Polyquaternium-55

Polyquaternium-55 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair fixing agent. It is used in 78 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYQUATERNIUM-55
FunctionHAIR FIXING
CAS number306769-73-3
Prevalence78 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches110

Used in

Mousse & Foam 26.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 16.7%Conditioners 11.5%Leave-in Conditioners 7.7%Shampoos 7.7%Gel, Pomade & Wax 6.4%

Frequently asked

What does Polyquaternium-55 do in skincare?
Polyquaternium-55 functions as a hair fixing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polyquaternium-55?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (26.9% of its uses).

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