Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 700 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A modified guar-bean gum. Leaves hair smoother and easier to comb and reduces static.
What it does
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34177, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Rituals
Foaming Shower Gel (Tulip & Japanese Yuzu)
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Vanicream
Foaming Wash for Baby
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
for men
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Head & Shoulders
For Men (3 Action Formula)
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Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampooing lisse idéal
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L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair 3 Huiles
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L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair Intense
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L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
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L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Color Resist
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Curlsmith
Full Body Milk Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Force Ultime
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Garnigr Whole Blends
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Deliplus
Gel de argán
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Yves Rocher
Gel douche My Green Summer
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R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Glow
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