Ingredient
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Low risk
FunctionConditioning
What it is — Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationically modified, starch-based conditioning agent.
What it does — It gives a soft, cushiony feel and helps detangle hair, and can add a smooth after-feel to skincare.
Typical use — Common in conditioners, masks and some creams and cleansers.
Who it suits / good to know — Often welcomed by dry or tangle-prone hair. As a plant-derived conditioning agent, it is generally well tolerated.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin or scalp is reactive.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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