surfactant · emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Generally safe·Strong evidence
A charged derivative of guar gum used in hair care as a conditioning and antistatic agent. It is well tolerated in rinse-off formulations and widely established in cosmetic use without safety concerns at typical concentrations.
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