Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 754 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
Cosmia
Shampoing et après-shampoing antipelliculaire 2 en 1
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoing illuminant camomille
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
shampoing illuminant, camomille et miel de fleurs
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoing technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique force
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique lisse
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
cien
shampoing traitant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
tresemme
shampoo
89ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
clear
shampoo
1l · Label from Jordan and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Honest
Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo 7 Kräuter
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo bar hair food sandia
60g · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
shampoo color intense
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
shampoo conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dimension by Lux Olio di Avocado
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
400 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Men +Care Limpeza Refrescante com 400ml
400 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cien
Shampoo for men für normales Haar
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
190 ml · Label from Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo idratante Acqua di cocco Ultra dolce
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampoo Manzana Fresh
375 ml · Label from Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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