Polyquaternium-53
Polyquaternium-53 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 14 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYQUATERNIUM-53 |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 84647-38-1 |
| Prevalence | 14 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Shampoos 50%Leave-in Treatments 21.4%Hair Masks 7.1%Heat Protectants 7.1%Mousse & Foam 7.1%Other Styling 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyquaternium-53 do in skincare?
- Polyquaternium-53 functions as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyquaternium-53 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-53?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (50% of its uses).
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