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Behentrimonium chloride
INCI name:
Behentrimonium chloride.
Function:
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, preservative.
Origin:
Synthetic, plant-based.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 5% in rinse-off hair and facial hair products in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 3% in leave-on hair and facial hair products in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 3% in leave-on facial products in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products as a preservative.
Where to find it / them? :
Post-shampoo treatments, hair masks, hair dyes, conditioners, hair serums, facial masks, styling lotions/gels, exfoliants, facial creams, shampoos, facial serums, shower gels, mascaras, CC creams, hand creams, facial cleansers, after-sun care products, sunscreen products, toners, eye contour creams.
Risks to health:
Potential sensitizer.
Risks to the environment :
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