QUATERNIUM-22

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Quaternium-22 is a conditioning agent used in hair care products and certain skin care products. It helps soften and detangle hair while improving its shine. On the skin, it can provide a slight feeling of softness.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in accordance with recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Potentially non-vegan, depending on the manufacturing method.

✨ Note: Although this ingredient is well tolerated by most people, it may cause irritation in some individuals, particularly those with sensitive skin. It is also important to note that, due to its cationic nature, it may accumulate on the hair over time.

Found in: Mainly used in conditioners, 2-in-1 shampoos, and some hair balms. It is also sometimes found in body lotions.

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