Guar Gum

Description

INCI Name: Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

Benefits:
It’s an effective non-gelling thickener and viscosity enhancer. It can boost foam when mixed together with surfactants. It has a mild conditioning effect.

Usage: Dissolve in water or vegetable glycerine and stir thoroughly. Guar gum has a high pH >9 in order to thicken the solution that contains the guar gum the pH has to be <7. Add a tiny amount of citric acid or concentrated lemon juice to reach a lower pH and the solution is thickening. Stir well, typical use level is 0.2-2%. For external use only.
Applications: Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body washes etc.