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Guar Gum

What Guar Gum is & what it does

Guar gum, a plant thickener that builds viscosity and a smooth, cushiony body. It also adds light conditioning and film benefits.

What does Guar Gum do in skincare?

Guar Gum is a plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer. In sunscreens and cosmetics it helps adjust viscosity and keep the formula uniform, improving its texture and feel.

Is Guar Gum natural or synthetic?

Guar Gum is natural in origin, obtained from the seeds of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). It may be purified or modified for cosmetic use, but the base material is plant-derived.

Is Guar Gum vegan?

Guar Gum is derived entirely from guar plant seeds, so the ingredient itself contains no animal-derived material and is plant-based. Whether a complete product is vegan depends on its remaining ingredients and the brand's practices.

Sunscreens with Guar Gum

We rate 17 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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