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
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tubby Todd
Bubble Bath
Lists coconut derivatives
California Naturals
California Naturals shampoo Scalp and hair care for women and Men, coconut cleaning complex, natural, vegan, cruelty, silicone,paraben and sulfate free shampoo, all hair types
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Calming Lavender Bubble Bath & Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Guava Scalp Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cedarwood & Crushed Mint Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Pore Purify’r Gel Cleanser with Niacinamide + Aloe Juice
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pantène
Cheveux fins Force & Brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Clarity Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Classic Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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