Ingredients starting with Q

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• Quartz

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)

  Quartz is a mineral made mostly of silicon dioxide, used here as an abrasive. That means it adds a scrubbing or polishing action to a product.

  CAS 14808-60-7

• Quaternium-15

  Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

  A preservative with antimicrobial action. It keeps the product from spoiling by holding back the growth of microbes.

  CAS 51229-78-8

• Quaternium-18

  Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  A conditioning agent that also acts as a cleanser and reduces static. It smooths and conditions, cuts down static cling, and helps lift away dirt and oil. On hair-care labels it works mainly as a conditioner.

• Quaternium-18 Bentonite

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a clay-based ingredient that adjusts thickness. It helps give the product its body and keeps the texture stable.

  CAS 1340-69-8

• Quaternium-18 Hectorite

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a clay-based ingredient that adjusts the thickness of the product. It gives the formula the right body and consistency.

  CAS 12001-31-9

• Quaternium-90 Bentonite

  Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a clay-based ingredient that adjusts the thickness of the product. It helps give the formula its body and consistency.

  CAS 226226-22-8

• Quercetin

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Quercetin is an antioxidant, meaning it helps keep the formula from spoiling due to air exposure. It also acts as a general skin conditioner.

  CAS 117-39-5

• Quercus Robur Bark Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from the bark of English oak, used as an astringent. That means it has a tightening effect on the skin's surface.

• Quercus Robur Twig Bark

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Quercus Robur Wood

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• Quercus Robur Wood Extract

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is an extract from English oak wood that works as a humectant and skin conditioner. It draws in and holds moisture while helping keep skin soft and smooth.