POLYQUATERNIUM-5

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyquaternium-5 is a conditioning agent often used to improve skin texture and appearance. It helps to form a protective layer on the skin surface, helping to retain moisture. In hair products, it reduces frizz and promotes detangling.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: Polyquaternium-5 is generally well tolerated by the skin. However, as with all conditioning ingredients, some very sensitive skin may react. In the event of irritation, we recommend discontinuing use of the product.

Present in: Mainly used in conditioners, detanglers and some skin moisturizers.