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Quaternary Ammonium Salts (QUATS) ... Quaternary Ammonium Salts are Salt derivatives used in waterproof sunscreens because they impart cationic properties to compounds (reduce static electricity).

  • QUATS chemically react with the skin, making lotions more water resistant.

Quaternium-15 ... Preservative used in cosmetics. Water soluble anti-microbial agent that fights bacteria. A quaternary ammonium salt.

  • See Quaternary Ammonium Salts above.

Qnaternium-19 ... A preservative used in cosmetics than has anti-microbial benefits. A quaternary ammonium salt.

  • See Quaternary Ammonium Salts above.

Quercetin ... Quercetin is a very highly concentrated form of Bioflavonoid derived from citrus fruit. See Bioflavonoids.

Quince Seed ... A creamy, gummy plant-derived extract of the quince tree.

  • Used in skin and hair care products as a treatment for dry, chapped hands or damaged hair.

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