INCI name

POLYSILICONE-29

Polysilicone-29

A complex silicone polymer used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Polysilicone-29 is, according to CosIng, a complex silicone polymer formed by reacting a glycidoxypropyl-terminated dimethylsiloxane, PEG-13 diglycidyl ether, diethylaminopropylamine and aminopropyltriisopropoxysilane. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and leave-in hair 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.

The polysilicone number is only a registration number and says nothing about the polymer's properties.

Functions

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.

EU regulation

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

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