Thickeners

Guar Gum for Thickening, Stabilizing & Smooth Texture

Guar Gum is derived from the ground endosperm of the guar plant (Cyanmopsis tetragonolobus), a member of the Leguminosae family. Grown primarily in India and Pakistan, the seeds are harvested, extracted, and milled into a fine powder used widely in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

Natural Thickening & Stabilizing Properties

Guar Gum is water-soluble and provides excellent thickening, suspension, and stabilizing effects in gels, lotions, cleansers, and other water-based formulations. Its ability to create smooth, uniform texture makes it a versatile ingredient for both skincare and haircare products.

Proper Mixing & Usage Recommendations

For best results, Guar Gum should be added in small increments while stirring thoroughly after each addition. Adding too much at once can cause clumping or fast gelling. It performs well in formulas that may be frozen but should not be used in high heat or in products with pH above 8 or below 5.

Formulation Notes & Compatibility

Guar Gum should not be used in formulas containing Borax or Calcium, as these ingredients affect its stability and thickening performance. When used correctly, Guar Gum offers smooth thickening action, improved texture, and natural stabilization for a wide range of cosmetic applications.

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Guar Gum Cosmetic Thickener

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Guar Gum is water soluble. When adding Guar Gum to a mixture it is best to add small quantities at a time. Be sure to stir for a while after each addition. If Guar Gum is added too quickly or in large quantities, it will gel or clump together. Guar Gum works well in mixtures that freeze but not in extreme heat or in pH (above pH8 or below pH5). Do not use if your formula contains Borax or Calcium.

Guar gum is a polysaccharide that acts as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations. Guar gum has 8 times the water-thickening potency of cornstarch. Only a small amount is needed to increase the viscosity of a product (.5%-1%).

Guar gum can be used in soaps to help achieve better emulsions, and as a whitening agent.

Guar gum can be used in lotion, cream, and ointment recipes as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer. Suggested rate of usage in a recipe is .5%-2%.

Guar gum can be used in shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soap recipes to increase viscosity, and to allow solid particles to be suspended in the product.

Guar gum can be used in natural toothpaste recipes.

Guar gum can be used in mascara making.

CLAY MASCARA
4½ tsp Australian black clay
½ tsp Australian red reef clay
Pinch guar gum
¼ tsp vegetable glycerin
1¾ tsp water
Stir together the clays and guar gum in a small dish. Add the vegetable glycerin and water. Stir/mash to combine (you may have to add more water, but be cautious—too much water will give you a mascara that is not viscous enough to apply/have any effect).
Keep it in a small jar, where you can dip my brush in and then wipe off the excess. When applying, be sure to experiment with different brushes.

Ingredients	Guar Gum
Usage	Guar Gum is water soluble. When adding Guar Gum to a mixture it is best to add small quantities at a time. Be sure to stir for a while after each addition. If Guar Gum is added too quickly or in large quantities, it will gel or clump together. Guar gum has a tendency to clump when added to liquids, so shake it into liquids while whisking at a high speed to keep it smooth and thick.
Manufacture	Best Natures Cosmetic
Country of origin	India
Country of Manufacture	Canada