Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, hair fixing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SILICONE QUATERNIUM-16/GLYCIDOXY DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Hair Sprays 50%Heat Protectants 16.7%Leave-in Conditioners 16.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in skincare?
- Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as a hair conditioning, hair fixing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer 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/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (50% of its uses).
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