Our Cosmetic-Grade Guar Gum Thickener is a natural ingredient derived from the ground endosperm of the guar plant, Cyanmopsis tetragonolobus, which is primarily cultivated in India and Pakistan from July to December. The seeds of the guar plant are harvested and ground into guar gum, a water-soluble substance. When incorporating Guar Gum into a mixture, it is advisable to add small quantities at a time and stir thoroughly after each addition. Adding Guar Gum too quickly or in large quantities can cause it to gel or clump together.
Guar Gum is a versatile polysaccharide that serves as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations. It boasts eight times the water-thickening potency of cornstarch, requiring only a small amount (typically 0.5% to 1%) to increase a product's viscosity. Guar Gum excels in mixtures that freeze but may not perform optimally in extreme heat or in pH conditions above pH8 or below pH5. It's essential not to use Guar Gum in formulas containing Borax or Calcium.
In cosmetic applications, Guar Gum has several key uses:
- Emulsification: Guar Gum works effectively in soaps to create better emulsions, aiding in the even distribution of ingredients.
- Whitening: Guar Gum can be employed as a whitening agent in various cosmetic products.
- Thickening: It is a valuable thickener for lotions, creams, ointments, shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, toothpaste, and mascara, helping achieve the desired product viscosity and suspending solid particles where needed.
DIRECTIONS:
Guar Gum is water-soluble, but it has a tendency to clump when added to liquids. To prevent clumping, add Guar Gum slowly to liquids while whisking at a high speed, ensuring it remains smooth and thick in your formulations.
INGREDIENTS:
Guar Gum
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
India
