In my constant quest to find healthier, more natural options in my hair care regimen, I ran across info and raves about the ingredient honeyquat (Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey).

Made from natural honey, Honeyquat is an excellent humectant, binding environmental moisture to itself, thereby increasing the moisturization of skin and hair. Moisture uptake studies show that Honeyquat has twice the moisturizing ability of glycerin. It has the ability to soften and plasticize the skin by adding critical moisture. On hair, it leaves a clean, conditioned feeling, enhancing shine and luster due to its smoothing properties, especially on damaged hair. Honeyquat will help to improve wet-combability of the hair and reduce and eliminate static buildup. -soapdish.com

You can purchase honeyquat from lotioncrafters.com to make your own moisturizer, or when you’re looking to buy a new moisturizer be on the lookout for this awesome ingredient.
Products that contain Honeyquat (Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey) and their hazard scores according to the cosmetic safety database (0-2 low hazard; 3-6 moderate hazard; 7-10 high hazard)

1. modern organic products d-curl straightening balm styling gel/lotion 2
2. Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo shampoo 2
3. modern organic products leave-in conditioner conditioner 3
4. uhaircare Irish Moss Everyday Cleanser shampoo 3
5. uhaircare Irish Moss Everyday Conditioner conditioner 3
6. Dark & Lovely Hair Color Shampoo Moisture Replenish shampoo 4
7. Dark & Lovely Hair Color, Moisture Seal Deep Conditioner conditioner 4
8. Dark & Lovely Moisture Seal Deep Conditioner conditioner 4
9. Bumble and Bumble Bb. Does It All Styling Spray hair spray 4
10. Aura Cacia Amplifying Foam Volumizing Mousse for Fullness & Control styling mousse/foam 4
11. Aura Cacia Reviving Protein Foam Fortifying Boost for Stressed, Limp Hair styling gel/lotion 4
12. Samy Colorcare Conditioner conditioner 5
13. Modern Organic Products Conditioner for Fine Hair, lemongrass conditioner 5
14. Bumble and Bumble Holding Spray hair spray 5
15. Nioxin Bionutrient Actives Cleanser, for Normal Hair shampoo 5
16. Aura Cacia Color Extending Shampoo shampoo 5
17. Aura Cacia Color Retaining Conditioner conditioner 5
18. Aura Cacia Moisture Restoring Conditioner conditioner 5
19. Aura Cacia Rich Moisturizing Shampoo shampoo 5
20. Rusk Sensories Shampoo, Smoother shampoo 6

originally posted 5/27/08