Snapshot
- Overview
- A conditioning ingredient that makes skin and hair feel soft and smooth.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate is a quaternized, phospholipid-like surfactant used in personal care formulations, chosen to stabilize emulsions, improve spreadability, and leave skin or hair feeling conditioned and soft.
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Our take
Is Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate a Good Ingredient?
It works reliably as a conditioning emulsifier that improves slip, which supports a Fair rating, but the benefits are mainly sensory with limited evidence for actual skin treatment outcomes. As a cationic surfactant it can also irritate sensitive skin, especially in leave-on formulas at higher levels.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin and hair feeling velvety and helps tame flyaways or roughness, mostly by improving feel and appearance rather than delivering treatment effects.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in lotions, creams, and hair conditioners to aid blend uniformity and provide a sleek finish. Also used in leave-in treatments to help with detangling and manageability.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered safe at typical cosmetic concentrations, but may sting or irritate if skin is compromised or if it contacts the eyes. Patch test if you're sensitive to quaternary ammonium compounds.