INCI Name
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Botanical Name
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Guar Gum (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Gum) is a natural polysaccharide extracted from the endosperm of guar beans. Used as a thickener and stabilizer, it helps improve the texture, viscosity, and stability of cosmetic products while forming a light protective film on skin and hair.
Thickener, stabilizer, film-forming agent, viscosity modifier
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.2–2% in most cosmetic formulations
Provides smooth texture in formulations, stabilizes emulsions, forms protective film on skin, traditionally used as a natural thickener
Primary Components:
Galactomannan polysaccharides
Generally safe; may cause tackiness at high concentrations; very rarely may cause irritation in sensitive individuals
Preferred Extraction Method:
Milling and purification of endosperm from guar beans
Prefer food- or cosmetic-grade guar gum; organic certification available; avoid excessive processing that reduces viscosity
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