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HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM LEMON FRUIT EXTRACT

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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

A quaternary-ammonium-modified lemon extract designed to bind better to skin and hair. Combines citrus actives with a quat conditioning effect; the quat group is mild but can sting on broken skin.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Improved substantivity to skin and hair
  • Citrus-derived flavonoid actives
  • Smoothing/conditioning effect

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium grafting can be mildly irritating to broken skin
  • Citrus origin — trace photosensitisers possible
  • Limited independent cosmetic-specific safety data on this hybrid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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