Guar Gum Powder (Natural Thickening Agent)

Description

Ingredient Type: Natural thickening agent, binder (non-ionic).

INCI Name: Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum

Grade: Cosmetic Grade

Charge: Non-Ionic

Derived from: Ground endosperm of the Guar plant.

Appearance: Off-white to beige/ tan/ pale yellow/ yellowish granular powder, with the consistency of fine powder.

Smell: Mild

Uses/ Applications: Guar Gum powder is used in formulation of lotions, shampoos, serums and various personal care formulations.

Solubility: Water (Guar gum is soluble in both hot and cold water).

Usage Rate: 0.2% to 0.4%. Guar Gum is typically used at concentrations of 0.2% to 2%, depending on the desired viscosity and application.

Ideal pH Range: Stable in formulations with a pH between 5 and 7. Outside of this pH range, Guar Gum does not maintain its stability and thickening properties/.

Shelf Life: 2 years.

Storage: Store Guar Gum in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain efficacy of the ingredient.

Properties Of Guar Gum:

• Thickening property
• Viscosity and texture enhancer
• Conditioning property

 

Types of Cosmetic Products Formulated with Guar Gum

• Shampoos and Conditioners
• Body wash, Shower Gel
• Bar soaps
• Lotions and creams
• Hair Creams
• Makeup

 

Benefits And Uses of Guar Gum:

Thickening Agent: Guar Gum adds viscosity to formulations, enhancing texture and consistency of the final product.

Stabilizer: Guar Gum helps stabilize emulsions, preventing separation of ingredients.

Conditioning Agent: Guar Gum helps improve the feel and manageability of hair, reducing tangling and breakage.

Film Forming: Guar Gum creates a protective barrier on skin and hair, shielding from environmental stressors.

Formulation Guide (Guar Gum):

• Use at 0.2-2%

• Incorporation Phase: Add/ disperse Guar Gum during the water phase of your formulation.

• First create a slurry by  pre-mixing Guar Gum in either glycerin or a small amount of water – and then slowly add that slurry mixture to the water phase of your formulation, before the emulsification process.
• After adding Guar Gum to a formulation, heat the mixture and stir continuously until the gum is fully dissolved.
• NOT SUITABLE FOR: Guar Gum is not suitable for use in high heat or outside pH range of 5 to 7.

• Temperature: Guar Gum can be added to both hot and cold phases of a Formulation, but ensure the temperature does not exceed 80°C (176°F) to maintain its properties.

• Compatibility: Guar Gum is not compatible with formulations containing Calcium or Borax,