What is it? Guar Gum is an ingredient extracted from beans and guar seeds and is used as a viscosity modifier in cosmetics. It has an excellent moisturizing effect by coating the skin, and can be used as an emulsification stabilizer and thickener.
Ingredient Detail
| Product Name | Guar gum |
| INCI Name | Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum |
| Category | Thickener |
| What is it? | Guar Gum is an ingredient extracted from beans and guar seeds and is used as a viscosity modifier in cosmetics. It has an excellent moisturizing effect by coating the skin, and can be used as an emulsification stabilizer and thickener. |
| Product Origin? | Natural |
| EWG Score | 2 |
| Appearance | Ivory colored powder |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Solubility | Water |
| PH | |
| Usage | Thickener, emulsion stabilizer |
| Usage Rate | 0.5~0.2% |
| Detail | 1. It is an ingredient extracted from beans and guar seeds and is mainly used as a thickening agent. 2. It is easily dispersed in cold or hot water and is used to make products with a gradual increase. 3. The highest viscosity increases between pH 6 and 10, and decreases above pH 10 or below pH 3.5. 4. It is known to have an excellent moisturizing effect on the skin by coating the skin. *Tip How to use: Mix guar gum with glycerin and then pour it into water to dissolve. |
| Storage | Sealed and stored in a cool, dry place out of sunlight |
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