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INCI name

C18-22 HYDROXYALKYL HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR

C18-22 hydroxyalkyl hydroxypropyl guar

Hair conditioningSkin conditioningreviewed

A modified guar gum used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

C18-22 hydroxyalkyl hydroxypropyl guar is a chemically modified guar gum, made by reacting hydroxypropyl guar with a C18-22 alkyl epoxide and propylene oxide. Guar gum is a polysaccharide from the seeds of the guar plant. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and creams.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the degree of substitution or the molecular weight of the polymer.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (8)

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