Guar Gum
Guar Gum
GUA
9/10
Concern level
High concern
Guar gum is a high-molecular-weight galactomannan polysaccharide derived from guar beans. In cosmetics it is primarily used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, and viscosity controller, helping improve slip, texture, and product feel in creams, gels, cleansers, and hair products.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Chemical Properties
pH Range
4.00 - 10.00Typical Concentration
0.10% - 5.00%CAS Number: 9000-30-0
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin9/10
oily skin9/10
sensitive skin9/10
acne prone9/10
mature skin8/10
normal skin10/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Strong acids may reduce viscosity over time, High-salt or electrolyte-heavy systems can reduce thickening efficiency, Excessive shear during processing can break down viscosity
Risks & Warnings
Generally considered low risk in topical cosmetic use. Main concerns are rare skin or eye irritation from dust or poorly dispersed material, and product performance issues if used at excessive levels. As a polysaccharide polymer, it has low skin penetration and low sensitization potential.
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