Hydrolyzed Guar
AKA “Guar Gum Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed guar
AKA: Guar Gum Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
Hydrolyzed Guar is the hydrolysate of Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus Gum derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
9000-30-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Guar gum, derived from guar beans native to India and Pakistan, has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and food production for centuries. Hydrolyzed guar was developed in modern cosmetics as a thickener and conditioning agent with improved stability and skin feel.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR