Hydrolyzed Guar

AKA: Guar Gum Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), a legume crop primarily grown in India and Pakistan. Produced through enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of guar gum to break down polysaccharide chains into smaller fragments.
Hydrolyzed Guar is the hydrolysate of Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus Gum derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
9000-30-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.03–3%
Rinse-off0.2–2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2011 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR