- INCI Name:Polyquaternium-10
- Functions:Conditioner
- Labeling Claims:TSE-free, Biodegradable, Bio-based, Allergen-free, Preservative-free, CMR Substances-free, Metal-free, Non-GMO, Animal Products-free, Buy Now, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, BSE-free, Nanomaterials-free
- Benefit Claims:Curl Retention, Excellent Water Dispersion, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Viscosity Boosting, Ease of Formulation, Versatility, Hair Conditioning, Thermal Protection, Manageability, Prevents Hair Breakage, Compatibility, Healthy-Looking Hair
A bio-derived & biodegradable cationic cellulosic polymer that can be used as principal conditioning agent or in combination with other conditioning ingredients in conditioners, leave-on products and shampoos.
Features & Benefits
Provides equivalent hair conditioning to some silicones
Enhances dry and wet hair combing especially on damaged hair
Restores hair hydrophobicity
Reduces hair breakage
Improves hair alignment and manageability
Enhances silicone deposition on hair especially on damaged hair
Provides soft styling benefit (ie. curl retention) in leave-on formulations
Ease of formulation – no emulsification needed
Enables clear products
Acts as rheology modifier
Helps increase natural content of formulation