Polysilicone-9

Polysilicone-9 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair fixing agent. It is used in 34 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYSILICONE-9
FunctionHAIR FIXING
CAS number-
Prevalence34 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 17.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 14.7%Foot Cream 8.8%Heat Protectants 8.8%Leave-in Treatments 8.8%Face Primers 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Polysilicone-9 do in skincare?
Polysilicone-9 functions as a hair fixing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polysilicone-9?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially sunscreens (17.6% of its uses).

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