INCI name

CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA GUM

Guar gum

A plant gum from guar seeds used as thickener.

What it is

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum is guar gum, obtained from the ground endosperm of guar seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). CosIng lists it for binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, fragrance and viscosity control.

Where it is used

Found in gels, creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, cleansers and toothpastes.

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.

Guar gum is different from its cationic derivative guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, which has its own INCI name.

Functions

Binding
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (84)

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