Other ingredient
Polyquaternium-10
A cationic polymer derived from hydroxyethylcellulose quaternized with trimethylammonium groups, widely used as a conditioning and film-forming agent in hair and skin care.
Also known as: hydroxyethylcellulose quaternized, cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl ether, chloride
Hair conditioning agentSkin-conditioningFilm-formingAntistatic
Benefits
- ✓Provides conditioning and smoothing effect on hair and skin
- ✓Imparts antistatic properties
- ✓Forms a light protective film on skin surface
- ✓Compatible with anionic surfactants
Watch for
- ⚠Potential for build-up with repeated use in rinse-off products
- ⚠Generally considered low irritation risk at cosmetic concentrations
