murphyCyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum
AKA: Guar Gum
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar plant), a legume native to India and Pakistan. Extracted by mechanical grinding and enzymatic treatment of dried guar seeds to isolate the galactomannan polysaccharide.
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum is a cosmetic ingredient used as binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9000-30-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Masking
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Boosts Collagen
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 600)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 600)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.02–1%
Rinse-off0.09–5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2011 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR