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Glossary Cationic Polymers

large molecules with positive charges that condition hair

Cationic polymers are large molecules that carry a positive charge. They are often used in hair care products because they can easily bind to the negatively charged surfaces of hair strands, helping to condition and smooth the hair. This positive charge also makes them effective in various industrial applications, such as water treatment, where they help to remove negatively charged contaminants.

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research Investigation of human hair fibers using lateral force microscopy

43 citations , September 2001 in “Scanning”

Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.

research Using polyquaternium-64 to condition damaged hair

1 citations , January 2004 in “Cosmetics and toiletries”

Polyquaternium-64 helps damaged hair look healthy again.

research Self-assembled polymeric nanocarriers for the targeted delivery of retinoic acid to the hair follicle

59 citations , January 2015 in “Nanoscale”

In this study, polymeric micelles containing retinoic acid were found to improve targeted delivery to hair follicle structures in human skin more efficiently than a marketed retinoic acid gel, suggesting potentially safer and more effective acne treatment.

research Minoxidil-Containing Dosage Forms: Skin Retention and After-Rinsing Hair-Growth Promotion

24 citations , January 2003 in “Drug Delivery”

This study found that only minoxidil encapsulated in cationic vesicles significantly promoted hair growth in mice, likely due to its higher retention on the skin.