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 26, 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
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Repair & Pflege Shampoo mit Kokos-Extrakt
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Repair & Protect
355ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Shampoo, Paraben-Free
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Repair Miracle Shampoo
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Repair Shampoo
440 ml · Label from Austria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Respons Shine Shampoo Mother of Pearl & Cherry Extract
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
Brickell Men’s Products
Revitalizing Hair & Scalp Conditioner for Men
Conditioner · 8 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
JVN
Revive Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
RICH HYDRATION MASK
Conditioner · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Riparazione - Shampoo Trattamento Nutri-Riparatore
300ml · Label from Italy and Sweden · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Rituals Hammam Delight Shower Foam (200ML)
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
Root Booster Volume Spray
Hair styling · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pacifica
Rose Kombucha Flower Powered Face Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ROSE WATER WAVE SPRAY
Hair styling · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kitsch
Rosemary and Biotin volumizing solid conditioner
2.7 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 32 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 32 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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