What is Polyquaternium-7 used for?
Polyquaternium-7 is used in skin and hair care products to provide slip, detangle hair, and add softness and shine.
What are some examples of products that contain Polyquaternium-7?
Shampoos, creams, body lotions, body wash, baby shampoo, bubble baths, conditioners, soaps, and shaving cream can all contain Polyquaternium-7.
What is the origin of Polyquaternium-7?
Polyquaternium-7 is a quaternized copolymer of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride.
What are some functions of Polyquaternium-7 in a formulation?
Polyquaternium-7 can act as an antistatic, film-forming, conditioning, and moisturizing agent.
Is Polyquaternium-7 safe for topical application?
Polyquaternium-7 is considered safe for topical application when used in limits. Concentrations below 5% are non-toxic, but higher concentrations can cause allergic reactions.
What are some reported allergic reactions to the presence of Polyquaternium-7?
Some people with hypersensitive skin or certain skin conditions have reported allergic contact dermatitis due to the presence of Polyquaternium-7 in skincare products.
How is Polyquaternium-7 used in shampoo?
In shampoo, Polyquaternium-7 increases and stabilizes foam, increases viscosity, improves lubricity, and enhances wet combability and hair luster without causing build-up.
What are some applications of Polyquaternium-7?
Polyquaternium-7 can be used in hair care, skin care, shave cream, liquid and bar soaps, bath products, lip care, and deodorants.
What are the usage levels of Polyquaternium-7 in cosmetics?
Usage levels for Polyquaternium-7 range from 0.009% to 5%.
Is Polyquaternium-7 considered safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review?
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled that Polyquaternium-7 is safe for use in cosmetics.
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