Hair Conditioning
DIMETHICONE HYDROXYPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cationic conditioning silicone used in hair care. Excellent substantivity, smoothing, and detangling; mild on scalp. Silicone portion is environmentally persistent.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic silicone — strong substantivity to hair
- Conditioning, anti-static, frizz control
- Heat-style protection
- Generally low irritation
Known concerns
- Quaternary ammonium component can mildly irritate broken skin
- Silicone fraction is environmentally persistent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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