A natural conditioning agent derived from sugar that helps detangle and soften hair, leaving it smoother and more manageable.
CAS #
83855-79-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A modern cationic polymer derived from dextran, developed in the late 20th century for hair conditioning and anti-static properties in shampoos and conditioners.