Polyquaternium 10, 10 g

Polyquaternium 10 conditioning polymer for shampoos and care formulations

Polyquaternium 10 is a cationic cellulose based polymer widely used in cosmetic manufacturing for hair and skin care products. The ingredient supports formation of comfortable textures, improves product spreadability and contributes to gentle conditioning performance in cleansing and care formulations.

Properties and skin appearance outcome

In cleansing products the polymer forms a light film that helps skin feel smoother after use. In hair care formulations the ingredient contributes to softer hair feel, improves distribution of products along hair length and supports a well maintained appearance after washing.

Products formulated with this component provide milder sensory perception while shampoo and gel textures become more pleasant during application.

Application across industries

Polyquaternium 10 is widely used in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, creamy cleansers, styling products and multifunctional care formulations. The ingredient is commonly adopted in private label and industrial production thanks to its ability to improve sensory properties of cleansing systems.

The polymer is incorporated to enhance product texture, soften cleansing performance and create comfortable feel on skin and hair. It is compatible with multiple surfactant systems, making it versatile for shampoo development.

Recipe for conditioning shampoo with popular formulation ingredients

Purified water 68 ml
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 45% 12 ml
Sodium Laureth Sulfate 8 ml
Polyquaternium 10 2 g
Vegetable glycerin 4 ml
Preservative Euxyl PE 9010 3 ml
Cosmetic fragrance 3 ml

Polyquaternium 10 is gradually dispersed in warm water until fully hydrated without lumps formation. Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Sodium Laureth Sulfate are then incorporated under gentle mixing to avoid excessive foaming. After uniform base formation glycerin is added followed by preservative and fragrance. Mixing continues until a clear or slightly opalescent shampoo texture is obtained, spreading easily through hair and providing comfortable cleansing.

Polyquaternium 10 is positioned for B2B manufacturing supporting formulation stability, reproducible textures and scalable production processes.