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Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Antimicrobial antioxidant humectant skin protecting
Status
Not listed in the restriction annexes
In brief
Porphyridium polysaccharide hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is a complex sugar obtained from the red microalga Porphyridium, chemically modified to carry a positive charge. It is used in cosmetic products to help hold moisture in the skin, to form a protective layer on the skin, to slow spoilage caused by oxygen and to reduce the growth of micro-organisms.
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