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    Glossary Polyquaternium

    positively charged polymer used in hair care products

    Polyquaternium is a term used to describe a group of synthetic polymers that are commonly used in hair care products like shampoos and conditioners. These polymers are positively charged, which allows them to bond with the negatively charged hair strands, providing benefits such as improved moisture retention, reduced static, and enhanced smoothness and shine.

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      research The influence of Polyquaternium-7 on the hair properties

      December 2014 in “Nicolaus Copernicus University Repository (Nicolaus Copernicus University)”
      In this study, UV-light at 254 nm and Polyquaternium-7 treatment were found to affect the mechanical properties and surface structure of hair.

      research Sugar Surfactant‐Based Shampoos

      10 citations , April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents”
      This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.

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