Polyquaternium-52
Polyquaternium-52 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-52 |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 9 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Shampoos 55.6%Day Moisturizers 11.1%Face Cleansers 11.1%Leave-in Treatments 11.1%Serums 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-52 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-52 functions as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyquaternium-52 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyquaternium-52?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (55.6% of its uses).
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