Guar Gum Powder (Natural Thickening Agent)

Description

Ingredient Type: Natural thickening agent, binder.

INCI Name: Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum (Guar Gum)

Grade: Cosmetic Grade

Derived from: Ground endosperm of the Guar plant.

Appearance: Off-white to beige/ tan/ pale yellow/ yellowish-white 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 water). Guar gum also dissolves in glycerin.

Usage Rate: 0.2% to 0.4%

pH Stability:

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

 

Formulation Guide (Guar Gum):

• Use at 0.2-2%
• Disperse Guar Gum into the water phase of a 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 8.
• Not compatible with formulations containing Calcium or Borax,