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HYDROXYPROPYL ARGININE CETEARYL ETHER

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An arginine-based cationic conditioner with a fatty cetearyl tail — sticks to hair and skin to give a soft, conditioned feel. Amino acid backbone is biocompatible; safety data is thin so it sits at yellow.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning on skin and hair
  • Amino-acid-based — biocompatible chemistry
  • Substantive softening effect

Known concerns

  • Very limited published toxicology
  • Cationic surfactants can be eye-irritating at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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