Hydrolyzed Guar
AKA “Guar Gum Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed guar
AKA: Guar Gum Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from guar beans, this natural thickener gives our formula a smooth, luxurious texture that glides effortlessly onto skin.
CAS #
9000-30-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR