Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 745 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
Syoss
Intense Repair Tiefenspülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex
Body wash · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Court Queen Citrus Scent
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Victory Vibes Vanilla Scent
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Keep It Up Curl Protect & Hold 2-In-1 Styling Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CHI
Keratin K-Trix 5 Smoothing Treatment
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
828 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
739 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Kids Purely Fun Oat & Honey 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Kistna Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
520 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
250 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
La Toja Gel de ducha Aloe avera
600ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner Melrose Place
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Leave in Conditioner North Bondi
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ouai
Leave In Conditioner St Barts Scent
Conditioner · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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