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What Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, one of the most widely used synthetic cationic polymers in the cosmetics industry, is an ingredient that’s often seen in conditioners and body washes. It functions as a conditioning agent for skin and hair, helps deposit active ingredients on skin and/or hair, and also provides anti-static properties without weighing hair down.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication [URL not available]
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Cosmetics & Toiletries, March 2013, ePublication [URL not available]
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Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2012, pages 1-43 [URL not available]
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
- EC Number
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- Function
- Antistatic, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
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