POLYQUATERNIUM-78
Ingredient type:EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Polyquaternium-78 is used in cosmetic products for its anti-static and film-forming properties. It helps smooth hair, reduce frizz and improve manageability. In skin care products, it forms a light film that helps retain moisture, leaving skin soft and supple.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Generally considered vegan because its production does not require components of animal origin.
✨ Worth knowing: This cationic polymer is well tolerated, but like any polymer, it can cause a slight build-up on the hair after prolonged use. Users can alternate with clarifying products to avoid this effect.
Present in: Frequently used in conditioners, hair masks, anti-frizz sprays and some face and body moisturizers.
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