POLYQUATERNIUM-46
Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Polyquaternium-46 is mainly used for its film-forming and conditioning properties. It helps form a light film around hair or skin, providing a soft, smooth texture. This ingredient is ideal for maintaining moisture and making hair easier to detangle, while adding shine and softness.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. It is well tolerated by most skin and hair types.
✨ Vegan: Yes, Polyquaternium-46 is a synthetic ingredient, so it's compatible with a vegan lifestyle.
✨ Worth knowing: Polyquaternium-46 is particularly popular in hair products for its ability to improve hair manageability without weighing it down. It is unlikely to cause irritation.
Found in: Frequently found in conditioners, hair masks, styling products and some moisturizers. It is also used in some skin care products to improve texture.
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