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Polyquaternium-10

INCI Polyquaternium-10

Conditioning Polymer Cleansing & Conditioning

What it is & what it does

Polyquaternium-10 is a cationic conditioning polymer derived from cellulose.
It deposits a light film that reduces friction, static and rough feel, especially on hair. In cleansers it can also improve after-feel and reduce squeaky dryness.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.