Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 757 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
Pistachio & Vanilla Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
250ml · Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
10.4 FL OZ (310 mL) · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
PROPER MOLDING PASTE
Hair styling · 1.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Pumpkin Cupcake Gentle Foaming Handsoap with Natural Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 5.5 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Pure shampooing
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Raw Sugar Hand Soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Rebalance Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
250 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REFLECTIVE SHINE HAIRSPRAY
Hair styling · 3 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Honest
Refresh Shampoo + Body Wash Citrus Vanilla
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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