Hair conditioners are intended to help condition hair after shampooing. They are used to help ease combing and make hair smooth and silky.

Conventional cationic surfactants used as basic components for this application are assessed for their potential to cause scalp and eye irritation and for their adverse environmental impact. Kao Chemicals Europe, with the aim of contributing safety to the consumer and a healthier planet for future generations, has developed specialties that lead to more effective and innovative conditioning formulations.