Polyquaternium-7
What Polyquaternium-7 is & what it does
A conditioning polymer that leaves a smooth, soft film and improves the feel of a formula. It also helps reduce the harshness of surfactants.
What does Polyquaternium-7 do in skincare?
Polyquaternium-7 is a conditioning polymer used mainly in cleansers, shampoos, and some skincare products. It helps with conditioning, anti-static effects, and a smooth, soft feel, and it can improve the texture and slip of a formula. In wash-off products it leaves a light conditioning film.
Is Polyquaternium-7 safe?
Polyquaternium-7 is widely used in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics as a conditioning agent and is generally well tolerated. As with any ingredient, sensitive individuals could react, so patch testing a new product is sensible. For specific concerns, consult a qualified professional.
Is Polyquaternium-7 natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic. Polyquaternium-7 is a manufactured cationic polymer (a copolymer of acrylamide and a quaternary ammonium monomer) and is not a directly extracted natural material.
Sunscreens with Polyquaternium-7
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield SPF 30
84/100
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Neostrata Is Clinical | Extreme Protect SPF 40 Perfect Tint
81/100
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Dear Me Beauty Skin Barrier Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
70/100
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Vintorte Mineral Silk Mat Base Spf 30
49/100
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Beauty vault Premium Pearl White Sunblock Cream SPF 45
49/100