Silicone Quaternium-16
Silicone Quaternium-16 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 52 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SILICONE QUATERNIUM-16 |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 52 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Shampoos 28.8%Conditioners 15.4%General Moisturizers 9.6%Hair Masks 9.6%Heat Protectants 7.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Silicone Quaternium-16 do in skincare?
- Silicone Quaternium-16 functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Silicone Quaternium-16 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Silicone Quaternium-16?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (28.8% of its uses).
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