Ingredient
Polyquaternium-18
Polyquaternium-18 is used in skincare as antistatic and film forming. It isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy.
What does Polyquaternium-18 do?
- Antistatic: reduces static, mostly in hair products.
- Film forming: leaves a thin, flexible film on skin or hair.
EU description: Poly[oxy-1,2-ethanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,3-propanediylimino-(1,6-dioxo-1,6-heptanediyl)imino-1,3-propanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,2-ethanediyl dichloride]
Is Polyquaternium-18 safe during pregnancy?
Polyquaternium-18 isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy, so it doesn't lower a product's rating. A product that contains it can still be flagged for a different ingredient, so check each product's rating below.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Gentle for kids
Not one of the ingredients we flag for children.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
Not one of the ingredients we flag for teens.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
Products with Polyquaternium-18
1–2 of 2, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).