Quaternium-95

Quaternium-95 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, uv absorber agent. It is used in 55 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameQUATERNIUM-95
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER
CAS number1030827-59-8
Prevalence55 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 23.6%Shampoos 21.8%Hair Masks 10.9%Hair Sprays 9.1%Heat Protectants 7.3%Leave-in Treatments 5.5%

Frequently asked

What does Quaternium-95 do in skincare?
Quaternium-95 functions as a hair conditioning, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Quaternium-95 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Quaternium-95?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (23.6% of its uses).

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