Other ingredient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cationic guar-gum derivative used as a conditioning and deposition-aid polymer in cleansers and rinse-off formulas, giving a smoother, less-stripped after-feel.
Also known as: guar hptc
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Benefits
- ✓Cationic conditioning polymer that softens skin and hair feel
- ✓Improves spreadability and sensory feel of cleansers
- ✓Aids deposition of other conditioning ingredients
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A cationic guar-gum derivative used as a conditioning and deposition-aid polymer in cleansers and rinse-off formulas, giving a smoother, less-stripped after-feel. As an other ingredient, it is particularly valued for cationic conditioning polymer that softens skin and hair feel, improves spreadability and sensory feel of cleansers, and aids deposition of other conditioning ingredients.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types. Patch testing is still recommended when introducing any new ingredient.