Formula: 45011 Difficulty Level: medium Shelf life: min 3 months Optimal pH: 4.2-4.7 Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 150 g A Pure / distilled water 80.2 120.3 g A Guar Quat 0.8 1.2 g B Emulsifier...
Guar Quat
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Description
Guar Quat - Volume, Protection, and Easy Hair Detangling
Guar Quat is a cationic derivative of natural origin, obtained from guar gum, specifically designed to improve the quality of the hair fiber. Due to its positive charge, it selectively adheres to damaged areas of the hair strand (which have a negative charge), forming an invisible protective film. It is the key ingredient for transforming an ordinary shampoo into a high-performance product, offering antistatic control, volume, and effortless combing on both wet and dry hair.
Ingredients: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Characteristics
- Appearance: Fine, yellowish powder, with a weak characteristic odor.
- Solubility: Soluble in water.
- Nature: High molecular weight cationic polymer, derived from guar seeds.
- Compatibility: Excellent with surfactants, including anionic ones.
Main Properties
- Superior Conditioning: Facilitates hair detangling, preventing strand breakage during combing.
- Antistatic Effect: Neutralizes electrostatic charges, eliminating the appearance of static hair (frizz control).
- Protection and Film-forming: Forms a protective layer that smooths the cuticle and protects the hair from environmental factors.
- Volume Effect: Provides body and texture to fine hair without weighing it down or leaving greasy residues.
- Softness Sensation: Considerably improves hair texture, leaving it silky to the touch and shiny.
- Scalp Protection: Can reduce the irritation potential of harsh surfactants in cleansing formulations.
Usage Recommendations
General recommended dosage: 0.1% - 0.3%.
Universally usable in shampoos and high-performance hair treatments for conditioning.
Applications
- All types of shampoos (2-in-1, for damaged, fine, or dyed hair).
- Rinse-off hair conditioners and masks.
- Leave-in products for conditioning or detangling.
- Moisturizing shower gels and cleansing products for sensitive skin.
- Baby skin and hair care formulas.
- Liquid soaps, body hygiene products.
- Styling products that require light control of flyaway strands.
Formulation Guide
- Hydration procedure: Disperse the powder in water under stirring until homogenized; a cloudy solution will result.
- Activation: For the polymer to fully hydrate and gel, it is necessary to adjust the pH to a value of 5.0 - 5.5 (using citric acid or lactic acid).
- Temperature: Can be processed both cold and through heating.
- Technical tip: Add Guar Quat at the beginning of the formulation, in water, before adding surfactants or other ingredients, to ensure optimal hydration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is the solution cloudy after adding the powder to water?
This is normal. Guar Quat needs a slightly acidic environment to "unfold" and become active. it is primarily suitable for emulsion-type preparations or opaque solutions.
Can it be used in "sulfate-free" products?
Yes, it is perfectly compatible with gentle surfactants, helping to improve foam and the post-wash feel.
Does it weigh hair down if I use it daily?
No. It offers balanced conditioning, making it ideal even for thin hair that needs volume.
Safety in Use
Profile: Safe, non-toxic, biodegradable ingredient.
Precautions: Do not inhale the powder during handling. Intended exclusively for cosmetic use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid direct contact with eyes in pure form. Do not ingest.
Storage: Store in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool and dry place. Being a hygroscopic product (absorbs moisture), protect it from humidity to avoid clump formation.
Bibliography and Sources
Technical documentation and information provided by the Manufacturer.
CosIng - European Commission Database for Cosmetic Substances and Ingredients.
International regulations regarding cosmetic ingredients (REACH, COSMOS).
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
Details
Code
D-1634
Categories
Other names
Dehyquart® GUAR HP
Status
Suitable for organic cosmetics
Suitable for
hair care
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Shampoos, Treatments
Hair type
All types, Damaged, Dry, Dyed
Kids
Hygiene products, Shampoos
Hygiene
Cleansers, Shampoos, Shower gels
Charge
cationic
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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I recently purchased it and have already included it in a mask for damaged hair. I was absolutely surprised by the result. Fantastic for degraded, brittle, dry hair
I like how the product behaves. it is easy to use, although I was reluctant being something new, I used it in a shampoo.