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STEARYL DIHYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM OLIGOSACCHARIDES.

Insufficient Data / HAIR CONDITIONING

Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides is a modified natural ingredient derived from sugarcane plant oligosaccharides. Through quaternization, it acquires a cationic charge, enhancing its substantivity and moisture-binding capabilities. Its low molecular weight allows for penetration into the stratum corneum, delivering hydration to the skin.

Summary

Moisturizing Humectant Hair Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions through its unique modified structure. Derived from sugarcane oligosaccharides and engineered with a cationic charge via quaternization technology, it exhibits high substantivity, ensuring strong adherence to both hair and skin. This modification allows it to retain the intrinsic moisture-binding properties of simple sugars, while its relatively low molecular weight facilitates its ability to penetrate the stratum corneum, effectively delivering moisture within the skin. Its substantivity also optimizes its performance in surfactant-based systems, enhancing its efficacy by resisting wash-off.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The quaternization technology used in its production enhances the ingredient's performance and functional stability, particularly in surfactant-containing systems like shampoos and body washes, improving its resistance to being easily washed off.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

No specific safety assessment from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), or U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was identified for Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides. While safety evaluations exist for broader saccharide categories, this particular quaternized oligosaccharide has not been directly addressed in those reports.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Despite a promising mechanism for moisture delivery and substantivity, a lack of specific clinical efficacy and comprehensive safety assessments currently limits a definitive verdict for its application in precision skincare formulations.

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