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Functional / Support

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Often labeled as: Cationic Guar

The plant-derived conditioning thickener.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A water-soluble derivative of natural guar gum. It acts as an excellent thickener and deposits a soft, conditioning, protective layer onto the skin and hair.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Improves product viscosity and leaves the skin feeling deeply nourished.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A staple in sulfate-free, natural cleansing formulations.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a harsh synthetic plastic.

The Science

It is a modified natural carbohydrate (sugar) from the guar bean.