Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Emulsifying Properties: Guar Gum can combine both solids and liquids, transforming them into thick, fluffy pastes. This emulsifying capability makes it an ideal addition to a variety of personal care formulations, ensuring a smooth and stable product texture.
Thickening Efficiency: Unlike many other thickening agents, Guar Gum can be added directly to aqueous solutions without the need for prior heating, simplifying the formulation process.
Surfactant Qualities: As an ingredient in soap formulations, Guar Gum's surfactant properties help to boost lather, creating a luxurious product experience without drying the skin out.
Conditioning Benefits: Guar Gum is a staple ingredient due to its conditioning effects on both skin and hair. It helps to soften and smooth while improving suppleness and manageability. In shaving products, it reduces friction for easier razor glide and enhances the overall shaving experience.
DESCRIPTION
Guar Gum is a natural thickening agent derived from the ground endosperm of the guar plant, scientifically known as Cyanmopsis tetragonolobus, a member of the Leguminosae family. This versatile ingredient is primarily cultivated in India and Pakistan, with the growing season spanning from July to December. Upon harvest, the seeds are extracted from the plant's pods and finely ground to produce Guar Gum.
Renowned for its water solubility, Guar Gum is a valuable addition to various personal care formulations. To achieve the best results, it is important to incorporate Guar Gum gradually into your mixture. Adding it in small quantities while stirring continuously helps prevent the formation of gels or clumps, ensuring a smooth and even consistency.
While Guar Gum excels in formulations that can be frozen, it is not suitable for use in extreme heat or within pH levels outside the range of 5 to 8. Additionally, it is incompatible with formulas containing Borax or Calcium, so it's essential to consider these factors during the formulation process.
Incorporating Guar Gum into your products not only enhances texture and stability but also brings the benefits of a naturally derived, reliable ingredient that supports the efficacy and quality of your personal care formulations.
DIRECTIONS AND SUGGESTED USAGE
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Recommended Usage: Guar Gum can be used in various personal care formulations, with a suggested usage rate of 0.5% to 2%.
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Creams and Lotions: Begin by dispersing Guar Gum in glycerin or a small amount of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the water phase of your formulation while stirring continuously. Heat the mixture gently until the Guar Gum is fully hydrated and dissolved, then proceed with the emulsification process.
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Shampoos and Conditioners: After measuring the Guar Gum to between 0.5% to 2% of your total formula, disperse Guar Gum in a small portion of the water phase to form a uniform slurry. Add this slurry to the rest of the water phase while stirring. Heat gently to fully hydrate the Guar Gum before combining with the surfactants and other ingredients.
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Shaving Products: Create a slurry with Guar Gum and a portion of the water phase, then blend it into the main formulation. Stir well to ensure even distribution and hydration.
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Soap Formulations: For liquid soaps, disperse Guar Gum in a portion of the water phase and stir continuously until fully hydrated before combining with other ingredients. For bar soaps, blend Guar Gum with the lye solution or melted oils to ensure even distribution.
MORE ABOUT GUAR GUM RAW MATERIAL
INCI:
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Origin:
India
Appearance:
Off white to yellowish white powder.
Odor:
Mild odor.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water.
