Cationic Conditioning Ingredients and Pore Clogging on Face
Asked by: jn_andy
On: January 08, 2018
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Do cationic conditioning ingredients, which are water-soluble and designed to adhere to skin/hair to provide a feeling of smoothness and reduced friction after washing, clog pores when used on the face?
Answer
Based on the staff's reply, ingredients commonly found in skin/hair conditioners, particularly the cationic (positively charged) types, are generally water-soluble.
- Clogging: Water-soluble ingredients do not clog pores. Clogging typically occurs with ingredients that are not water-soluble. Therefore, using these water-soluble conditioning ingredients on the face is unlikely to cause clogged pores.
- Benefits: These cationic ingredients are designed to adhere to the skin or hair, providing a conditioning effect and contributing to the feeling of smoothness and reduced friction after washing, as you described. While the primary benefit might be the feel and conditioning, this adherence can also contribute to skin comfort.