POLYQUATERNIUM-6

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyquaternium-6 is used for its film-forming properties. It helps form a thin film on the skin or hair, offering a sensation of softness and facilitating detangling. It can also play a role in reducing static electricity in hair formulations.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

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

✨ Vegan: Yes, Polyquaternium-6 is considered vegan because it contains no derivatives of animal origin.

✨ To know: This ingredient is well tolerated by most skin and hair types. However, a tolerance test is always advisable for people with very sensitive skin.

Found in: Polyquaternium-6 is often found in conditioners, hair masks and some styling products. It is also used in some skin care products such as lotions and creams.