Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Conditioning Polymer) - Essentially Natural

• INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
• Source: Derived from guar (guar bean)
• Function: Conditioning agent, hair detangler, slip and feel enhancer
• Texture: Powder
• Typical Use: Haircare and skincare formulations
• Size Options: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g or 1kg
• Product standards: Vegan; Beauty Without Cruelty

• Shampoos for light conditioning and improved comb-through
• Conditioners for enhanced softness, manageability, and frizz reduction
• Leave-in treatments and styling products to help smooth flyaways and reduce static
• Body washes and cleansers to improve skin feel
• Creams and lotions to add a conditioned, silky finish

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators wanting a reliable conditioning ingredient for rinse-off and leave-on haircare
• Products designed to reduce tangles, improve slip, and support softer hair feel
• Formulations that need a lightweight conditioning effect without an oily finish
• Skincare products where a smoother, more conditioned skin feel is desired

This product is not:

• For ingestion or internal use
• Intended to be used undiluted on skin or hair
• Best used above recommended levels, as overuse may increase the risk of buildup or irritation

• As a Shampoo Ingredient: Use 0.2% to 0.5% for light conditioning and improved detangling.
• As a Conditioner Ingredient: Use 0.5% to 2% to enhance softness, reduce frizz, and improve manageability.
• As a Leave-In Or Styling Ingredient: Use 0.2% to 1% to help smooth static and flyaways in sprays, serums, or creams.
• Processing Tip: Add to the water phase with good mixing to prevent clumping.
• Processing Tip: For easier dispersion, pre-hydrate in water before combining with the rest of the formulation.

• For external use only
• Avoid direct contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs
• Patch test recommended, especially for sensitive skin
• Do not exceed recommended usage rates, higher concentrations may increase irritation risk
• Rinse hair thoroughly after rinse-off products to help prevent buildup over time
• Keep out of reach of children

Q: Can I use this in clear shampoos?
A: It can be used in shampoos to improve conditioning and detangling, but clarity depends on the full formula and the way the polymer is dispersed and hydrated.

Q: Why does it sometimes form clumps when mixing?
A: Powders can clump if added too quickly or without enough agitation, pre-hydrating in water and mixing well usually helps.

Q: Is it suitable for leave-in sprays?
A: Yes, it is commonly used at low percentages in leave-in products to reduce static and improve slip without heaviness.

Q: Can it cause buildup on hair?
A: Like many conditioning polymers, overuse or insufficient rinsing may contribute to buildup, staying within recommended levels helps.

Q: Does it work for both skin and hair products?
A: Yes, it is used in both categories to improve softness and the overall conditioned feel.