Ingredient
guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
Low risk
FunctionConditioning
What it is — Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cationic (positively charged) conditioning polymer made from modified guar gum.
What it does — It is commonly used to condition hair and skin, improve softness and detangling, and deposit a smoothing film during rinse-off.
Typical use — Found in shampoos, conditioners, body washes and cleansers.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable, especially for those wanting easier detangling and a soft after-feel; it is a workhorse conditioning agent in cleansing products.
Safety — Graded low risk as a well-tolerated cationic conditioning polymer. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - cationic conditioning polymer, well tolerated.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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