Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Description
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, one of the most widely used synthetic cationic polymers in the cosmetics industry, is an ingredient that’s often seen in conditioners and body washes. It functions as a conditioning agent for skin and hair, helps deposit active ingredients on skin and/or hair, and also provides anti-static properties without weighing hair down.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride References
CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
Cosmetics & Toiletries, March 2013, ePublication
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2012, pages 1-43
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