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October 28, 2008 | Cosmetic glossary

Hair Conditioning Agent


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Hair conditioning agents leave the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and/or gives volume, highlights, brilliance, etc.

Among hair conditioning agents:
• Silicones
• Collagen Hydrolyzates
• Quartenary Ammonium Compounds
• Hydolyzed Proteins (silk, wheat, soya, rice...)
• Biotine
• Amino Acids
• Ceramides
• Cystine
• Glutamic Acid and derivatives
• Glycine and derivatives
• Keratin and derivatives
• Lysine
• Panthenol
• PEGs derivatives
• Quaterniums



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