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Ingredient Facts
POLYQUATERNIUM-80
Synthetic · CLEANSING
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Polyquaternium-80 is the complex polymer formed by crosslinking Lauryl Glucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, followed by quaternization of the residual chloropropanol groups with lauryldimethylamine
CAS #
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Functions
CLEANSING
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
HAIR CONDITIONING
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
EMULSIFYING
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.