Antistatic

Components with the antistatic function help to reduce the accumulation of electric charge, primarily on the hair. Due to this, the hair fluffs less, does not fly apart as much, it is easier to comb and looks smoother and more well-groomed. In the European CosIng database, this function is described as the ability to reduce electrification by neutralizing the charge, and in the materials of the European Commission, the use of cationic compounds as antistatic agents in hair products is separately noted. (webgate.ec.europa.eu)

Most often, such substances do not work on the skin, but on the surface of the hair.: they form a thin conditioning layer that smoothes the cuticle and reduces friction between the hairs. Therefore, they are often added to conditioners, balms, indelible sprays and some styling products. An additional effect is a softer sensory sensation and better manageability of the hair without noticeable weighting, if the formula is balanced. Typical examples of ingredients with this function are behentrimonium—Behentrimonium Chloride and Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine: both are widely used in care hair care as conditioning and reducing static electricity components. (ec.europa.eu )

In cosmetics, such ingredients can also improve the overall consumer perception of the product: the length distribution becomes more even, and the hair becomes less tangled after drying. Their effect is not always highlighted on the label, because it is often combined with a conditioning effect. At the same time, the safety of cosmetic ingredients in general should be ensured by the manufacturer, and the composition of consumer cosmetics is indicated on the packaging, which allows you to check for specific antistatic components. (fda.gov)