Ingredient
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used in skincare as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning and viscosity controlling. It isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy.
What does Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do?
- Hair conditioning: makes hair softer and easier to comb.
- Humectant: draws water into the skin to keep it hydrated.
- Skin conditioning: keeps skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling: thickens or thins the product.
EU description: Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Xanthan Gum with 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Is Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe during pregnancy?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride 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 Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
1–1 of 1, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).