A conditioning polymer used mainly in hair care and cleansers.
What it is
Polyquaternium-7 is a synthetic copolymer of acrylamide and a quaternary ammonium monomer. Its positive charge lets it attach to negatively charged hair and skin surfaces, leaving a smoother, less static feel.
Where it is used
Common in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and liquid soaps.
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 number in the name is only an identifier for the polymer type, not a strength or concentration.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 66Polyacrylamides
- Product type
- (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (580)
- Original Antibacterial Handwash · Cien
- Creations Comfort: Magnolia & Almond Milk Shower Gel · Cussons
- Classico Sapone Profumato · Felce Azzurra
- Hair Care Damaged Hair Shampoo with Keratin · Amalfi
- Shea Intense Repair Shampoo · The Body Shop
- Nordic-C [Valo] Strength & Shine Conditioner · Lumene
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Sea Salt · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Olive Blossom · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Unscented 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Sea Salt 1 Liter · KORRES
- Renewing Body Cleanser Sea Lavender · KORRES
- Renewing Body Cleanser Cashmere Rose 1 Liter · KORRES