Hair Conditioning
CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cationic chitosan derivative used as a hair/skin conditioning polymer. Inherits chitosan's biodegradability and antimicrobial profile; main caveats are crustacean allergy and quat buildup.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic film former
- Substantive conditioning
- Biodegradable backbone
- Antimicrobial
Known concerns
- Crustacean-derived (allergy)
- Quat buildup
- Sparse dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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