Hydroxypropyl Guar
A thickener from guar gum. It gives the texture a pleasant body and stabilizes the formula. It does not act on skin directly.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Hydroxypropyl guar (INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar) is a modified derivative of guar gum, a plant polysaccharide. In formulas it acts as a thickener and texture modifier: it adds body, smooths slip and stabilizes emulsions and gels. This is a functional component, not a skincare active. It does not act on the skin directly; its job is to give the formula a pleasant consistency and keep it homogeneous. That helps the rest of the ingredients spread. Applied topically it has no meaningful systemic absorption, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding without restriction. Tolerance is high, with low irritation and allergy potential, suitable for sensitive skin. As a plant gum derivative it rarely causes trouble and is not meaningfully comedogenic, which makes it comfortable on oily skin too.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Guar safe during pregnancy?
Hydroxypropyl Guar is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Hydroxypropyl Guar for?
Hydroxypropyl Guar suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Hydroxypropyl Guar and what does it do in cosmetics?
A thickener from guar gum.
What's the INCI name for Hydroxypropyl Guar?
The INCI name is Hydroxypropyl Guar. It may also appear as: Hidroxipropilguar.
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