Silicone Quaternium-8
Silicone Quaternium-8 is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 33 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SILICONE QUATERNIUM-8 |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 33 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 50 |
Used in
Styling Creams & Sprays 21.2%Shampoos 18.2%Hair Masks 12.1%Other Hair Cleansers 12.1%Conditioners 9.1%Heat Protectants 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Silicone Quaternium-8 do in skincare?
- Silicone Quaternium-8 functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Silicone Quaternium-8 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-8?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially styling creams & sprays (21.2% of its uses).
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