A quaternised modified starch used in hair and skin care.
What it is
Hydroxypropyl oxidized starch PG-trimonium chloride is an oxidised and hydroxypropylated starch modified with a quaternary ammonium group. CosIng lists it as a film former, humectant, and hair- and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in conditioners, shampoos, hair styling products and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the botanical source of the starch.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (17)
- Intensive Care Shampoo · Balea
- Moisture Shampoo, Travel Size · Balea
- Silk Shine Shampoo · Balea
- Moisture Shampoo · Balea
- Balea Shampoo & Conditioner Island Breeze · Balea
- Sensitive Shampoo · Balea
- Shampoo Fresh · Balea Men
- Shampoo Family Fruit Dream · Balea
- Kids Easy-Comb Shampoo Happy Berry · Balea
- Shampoo Lemon Lover · Balea
- Shampoo pure softness · Balea
- sebamed anti-dandruff shampoo · Sebamed