Using WaterLock (Polyquaternium-51) on Lips and Comparison with Petroleum Jelly
Asked by: last_psychedelic
On: June 19, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
Can WaterLock (Polyquaternium-51) be used in lip formulations, and can it replace Petroleum Jelly?
Answer
Yes, WaterLock (Polyquaternium-51) can be used on the lips. For example, products like Shiseido ferzea lip cream use WaterLock in their formulation. However, it cannot be used as a direct substitute for Petroleum Jelly. This is because WaterLock is typically used in small quantities, whereas Petroleum Jelly can be used in larger amounts, even as a base for lip products.
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