Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 1
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 2
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 3
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 4
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 5
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 6
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 7
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar) gum 8
AKA: Guar Gum
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Guar has been cultivated in India and Pakistan for millennia as a food crop and traditional thickening agent. The gum's cosmetic use became widespread in the 20th century as industrial extraction methods were developed.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR