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Hair Conditioning

POLYQUATERNIUM-52

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A polyquaternium hair conditioner — the positive charge sticks it to negatively charged damaged hair, smoothing the cuticle and improving softness and combability. Well-tolerated class with the usual mild eye-irritation caveat.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning — softness and reduced static
  • Substantive to damaged hair
  • Improves wet and dry combability
  • Forms thin smoothing films

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation possible in rinse-off
  • Limited specific toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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