C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar
AKA “Hydroxypropyl Guar Derivative, Modified Guar Gum
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
C18-22 hydroxyalkyl hydroxypropyl guar
AKA: Hydroxypropyl Guar Derivative, Modified Guar Gum
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar is the product formed by the reaction of Hydroxypropyl Guar with a C18-22 alkyl epoxide and propylene oxide
CAS #
9000-30-0; 39421-75-5; 65497-29-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern derivative of guar gum (a traditional Indian plant ingredient) chemically modified in the 20th century to improve solubility and thickening properties in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR