INCI name

HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE

Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate

Film formingreviewed

A cationic derivative of hyaluronic acid.

What it is

Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid modified with a quaternary ammonium (hydroxypropyltrimonium) group, which gives it a positive charge. CosIng lists it as film forming.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, toners, masks and hair care products.

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.

It is a modified form of hyaluronic acid and is listed under its own INCI name, separate from sodium hyaluronate.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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