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
Dove
Men+Care Hydration Fuel 2-in-1 Fortifying Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Cedarwood Reinvigorating 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Active + Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Endurance 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Thick & Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo for Thin Hair
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Menthol fresh
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
30.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
400ml · Label from Czech Republic · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Body Wash
Body wash · 22 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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