What it is
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of the guar plant. It dissolves in water to form viscous solutions, making it useful for thickening, stabilizing emulsions, and improving texture in lotions and sunscreens. It is widely used as a natural rheology modifier and is often paired with other gums.
Safety & warnings
Guar gum is widely used and considered well tolerated on skin, with no significant irritation or comedogenicity concerns at typical use levels.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, milled from the endosperm of guar bean seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba).
Questions everyone asks
What is guar gum used for in cosmetics?
It thickens water-based formulas, stabilizes emulsions, and improves texture as a natural rheology modifier.
Is guar gum natural?
Yes. It is a polysaccharide milled from the seeds of the guar plant.