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INCI name

GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Cationic guar

AntistaticFilm formingSkin conditioningViscosity controllingreviewed

A conditioning polymer made from guar gum.

What it is

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is guar gum modified to carry a positive charge. It binds to the negatively charged hair surface, reducing tangling and static.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, 2-in-1 shampoos, conditioners and body washes.

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.

Conditioning polymers can build up on hair with frequent use, depending on the formula.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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 (1165)

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