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Guar Gum
AKA “Guaran, Guar flour, Endosperm of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Guar gum
AKA: Guaran, Guar flour, Endosperm of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A natural thickener derived from guar beans that gives products their smooth, luxurious texture and helps ingredients blend seamlessly.
CAS #
9000-30-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Not Reported
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Improves Elasticity
Anti-Inflammatory
Hydrates skin
Improves skin elasticity
Supports wound healing
Reduces inflammation
Traditional Use
Derived from guar beans used in Indian cuisine for centuries. Extracted and refined in the 20th century, it was adopted by the cosmetics industry as a natural thickener and stabilizer in the 1960s-1970s.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR