Snapshot
- Overview
- A conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and eases tangles.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Film Former
Cassia HydroxypropyltrimoniumChloride
Cassia hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is a cationic, water-soluble cassia gum derivative used as a film-forming conditioning polymer. It's used to increase slip, reduce static, and give a smoother touch in hair and skin products.
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Our take
Is Cassia HydroxypropyltrimoniumChloride a Good Ingredient?
It has proven performance as a conditioning, anti-static film-former that improves slip and feel in hair and skin applications, with good formulation stability and low irritation at typical use levels, which earns it a Good rating; its widespread use and polymer structure support consistent, reliable results.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps with easy detangling and tamer flyaways, leaving hair and skin with a silky afterfeel, and improves spreadability for a more even application of products.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in shampoos, rinse-out conditioners, and leave-in treatments, and also appears in lotions and styling gels for added manageability.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low risk, but cationic polymers can cause mild irritation, especially with eye contact or in very sensitive skin. No specific regulatory limits are commonly cited for standard cosmetic use; avoid contact with eyes and rinse as directed.
Products with Cassia HydroxypropyltrimoniumChloride
