Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (guar) gum is a polysaccharide thickener/stabilizer typically used at low concentrations (about 0.1–1%) and is generally non-reactive on intact skin. Clinical experience and patch-test data suggest a low irritation profile, but rare reactions can occur from impurities or in highly compromised eczema skin where any film-former can sting or feel tight. Given the sensitive-skin context and the need to err on safety without overstating risk, it fits best as very gentle rather than inert. Safety Notes: In commercial skincare, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum is commonly used as a rheology modifier/texture stabilizer at very low levels (~0.05–0.3%) in lotions, serums, cleansers, and masks, especially when paired with other thickeners. Higher-strength consumer-available products (notably peel-off/rinse-off masks, thick gel creams, and some hair-adjacent skin products) can push guar gum to about 1–2% to build strong viscosity/film and suspend solids, with practical upper limits driven by tackiness, stringiness, and hydration/clumping during manufacturing rather than specific regulatory caps.