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 22, 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
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Density & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove beauty nourishing
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove daily moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove
dove deep moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Dermacare Scalp
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Douche Soin Hypoallergénique pour Peau Sensible 400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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