POLYSILICONE-6 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
POLYSILICONE-6
Safety grade: A
Polysilicone-6 is a silicone-based polymer, which is a type of synthetic material made from silicon (a naturally occurring element found in sand). It creates a lightweight, flexible coating on hair and skin.
This ingredient forms a protective film on hair strands to seal the cuticle, reduce frizz, and add shine while also conditioning hair to make it feel softer and smoother.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Film Forming ingredients
- CELLULOSE GUM — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A
- ACRYLATES COPOLYMER — Grade A
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A
- CERA ALBA — Grade A