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
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
The Body Shop
Arber Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ausgleichendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aveeno
Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
pipette
Baby Shampoo + Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche sensuel vanille bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Bamboo fibers shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
BarberClub Nettoyant 3 en 1 Barbe + Visage + Cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
bath ane and body soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
baylis natural bath soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Beach Wave Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Conditioner + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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