Guar Gum Powder

Most personal care and beauty-related products contain guar gum, as it acts as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer in formulations for ointments and skin lotions.

This fine powder is extracted from the guar bean. It can be used in low gluten and gluten free baking to improve elasticity of the dough, add volume to baked products and to improve their texture. Guar Gum improves the thickness of whole grain and gluten-free flours, allowing them to rise and take on the light, fluffy consistency of more common baked goods. It’s also an excellent addition to sauces and salad dressings.

Benefits

Because guar gum is high in fiber, it may support the health of your digestive system.

Guar gum is a great replacement thickener, and because it’s flavorless it can be added to just about any recipe.

How does guar gum work:

With emulsifying properties, Guar Gum combines equally well with both solids and liquids, helping to contribute thickness and fluffiness to a formula, thereby changing them into pastes.

Guar Gum’s surfactant quality helps to enhance lather, making it ideal for use in soaps. In shaving products, it helps decrease friction for easier use of razors, and its exceptional conditioning ability helps to soften both skin and hair. Guar Gum is also reputed to extend the shelf life of various skincare products.

Suggested Use

• Creams, Lotions,
• Shampoos, Conditioners,
• Lipsticks, Deodorants,
• Face Masks, Shaving Products,
• Ointments,
• Bar Soaps, Liquid Soaps

Guar Gum functions as a(n):

Emulsifier
Stabilizer
Thickener
Moisturizer
Softener
Conditioner
Whitening agent

It helps to:

Increase product viscosity
Lubricate and improve product glide on the skin
Prevent water loss
Prevent the loss of any other liquid from a gel formulation (known as “syneresis”)
Suspend solid particles
Extend product shelf life
Condition hair and skin for improved suppleness
Improve hair manageability by reducing tangling in both wet and dry strands
Restore the skin’s natural moisture
Soften the skin to reduce irritation, cracking, and peeling
Lift and remove dirt
Soothe skin
Hydrate the hair and scalp to protect against dryness
Prevent frizz, create a protective layer against environmental pollutants, reduce static electricity
Prevent a buildup of polymers in hair

The recommended maximum dosage is .5%-2%