Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 723 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de argán
500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel douche My Green Summer
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · 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 · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Glow
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · 30.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essence
Grapefruit Volume Shampoo
400mL (13.5 FL OZ) · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Null
HAIR
300 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hair & Body Wash
600ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tubby Todd
Hair + Body Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
l-oreal
Hair food papaye
390 ml · Label from France and Gabon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Hair Food Sandía
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Innersense
Hair Renew Soothing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
henkel
Hair Repair Ultimate Huile Précieuse Shampooing
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Haute Exigence Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Head&Shoulders
Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
270 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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