A cationic silicone polymer used for hair and skin conditioning.
What it is
Silicone quaternium-16 is a complex silicone polymer carrying quaternary ammonium groups with long alkyl chains, which give it a positive charge. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-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 INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the length of the silicone chain.
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.
- 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 (9)
- Micelarny szampon z płynnym jedwabiem · Nanoil
- Maska do włosów z arganem · Nanoil
- Maska do włosów z algami · Nanoil
- Maska do włosów płynny jedwab · Nanoil
- Maska do włosów z węglem · Nanoil
- Maska do włosów z keratyną · Nanoil
- Bioblas Kolajen + Keratin Şampuan · Bioblas
- Texture Foam Party · sexyhair
- Bioblas Procyanidin Saç Dökülmesine Karşı Anti-Stress Şampuan · Bioblas