09 Dec 2021 --- Belgium-based chemical manufacturer Solvay is debuting its biodegradable guar ingredients for cosmetics. The guar-based polymers are a part of its Jaguar range of natural polymers. Guar – derived from guar beans – is an ingredient used in hair and beauty products as well as food. It is used to improve the texture and stability of a mixture. Traditional synthetic polymers tend not to be biodegradable, resulting in them accumulating in landfills. Further, their production process releases more pollutants into the environment than polymers derived from sources like guar beans.
