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 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
Naturium
The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · 5.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Raw Sugar
The Truly Unruly Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thickening Spray
Hair styling · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Balea
TiefenbReinigung Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Bio Après-Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme infusé au Lait d’Amande Douce Cosmebio 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Huiles Précieuses Shampooing Femme aux Huiles d’Argan Bio, d’Amande, Fleur de Jasmin Cheveux Secs et Ternes Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
timotei pure shampoo green tea extract
300ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei sh illum 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei sh pure 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 2
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 6(4+2 Offerts)
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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