At HARKE UK & Ireland, we’re proud to bring forward-thinking, sustainable, and science-backed ingredient solutions to the personal care industry. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Syensqo’s Jaguar® and Naternal™ ranges – innovative guar-based polymers that offer exceptional performance in hair and skin care applications, with impressive sustainability credentials to match.

Whether you’re formulating clear sulfate-free shampoos, rich creamy body washes, or transparent facial cleansers, these ingredients open up new possibilities for high-performing, nature-powered formulations.

 

The Jaguar® and Naternal™ Ranges at a Glance

Syensqo’s Jaguar® and Naternal™ ranges are a family of plant-based, high-purity guar derivatives designed to deliver conditioning, thickening, and deposition benefits in both hair and skin care formulations. These ingredients combine high technical performance with strong sustainability credentials, making them a compelling choice for modern, eco-conscious beauty brands.

The range supports:

• Transparent and sulfate-free formulations
• Silky sensory experiences without build-up
• A wide range of hair textures and skin types
• Sustainable product claims (e.g. biodegradable, COSMOS approved options)
• Cleaner INCI lists with multifunctional ingredients

Built on decades of polymer science, these functional ingredients are produced with traceability and ethics in mind, thanks to the Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI).

 

Rooted in Sustainability: The Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI)

Since 2015, Syensqo’s Sustainable Guar Initiative has supported Indian farmers with education, resources, and community development to improve both crop yields and livelihoods. Through this initiative, Syensqo has:

• Reached over 12,300 farmers in 60 villages
• Supported better farming practices and water conservation
• Improved hygiene, education, and opportunities in rural communities
• Created an ethical and traceable supply chain for guar-based personal care ingredients

The SGI not only benefits the environment but also contributes to a fairer, more resilient supply chain – making these ingredients a strong fit for brands that value transparency and social responsibility.

 

The Jaguar® and Naternal™ Ranges in Detail

Note: where SGI appears in the product name, this means that the guar raw material used to create the product comes from the Sustainable Guar Initiative.

Rheology Modifiers – Natural Thickening & Stabilising Solutions

Naternal™ Guar Gum P SGI
INCI: Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum

• 100% natural, COSMOS & NATRUE approved
• High synergy with xanthan gum – ideal for suspension systems
• Suitable for 100% biodegradable and clean-label formulas

Naternal™ HP-8 COS SGI
INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar

• Inherently biodegradable
• Ideal for both rinse-off and leave-on formulations
• Provides hair and skin conditioning

Jaguar® HP-105 SGI
INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar

• A multi-functional thickener providing conditioning and hair shape benefits on top of effective thickening
• Strong thickening in clear systems

Jaguar HP-120 COS
INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar

• Highest compatibility with polar solvents
• Ideal for hydroalcoholic gel applications
• Delivers effective thickening while maintaining formula clarity

Conditioning Agents – Bio-Based Polymers for Hair & Skin

Jaguar® Optima
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• COSMOS approved
• High-performance wet and dry conditioning
• Excellent deposition of oils, silicones, actives
• Ideal for opaque formulations

Jaguar® C162 SGI
INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar / Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• Best-in-class silicone deposition on over-processed hair
• Ideal for transparent formulations, offering lightweight conditioning
• Great sensory and detangling performance

Jaguar® C17
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• Stronger conditioning for damaged, thick, or textured hair
• Ideal for opaque formulations
• COSMOS approved and inherently primary biodegradable

Naternal™ C500 STD SGI
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• Ideal for fine hair, conditions without weighing hair down
• COSMOS approved, inherently ultimately biodegradable
• Great for opaque conditioning shampoos with biodegradability claims

Naternal™ Excel SGI
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• High-clarity conditioning polymer for clear shampoos
• Effective wet and dry conditioning with no build-up, great for baby or fine hair
• COSMOS approved, inherently biodegradable

Naternal™ Care Clear SGI (New)
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• Readily biodegradable and ultra-clear
• Light conditioning for low- to medium-damage hair
• Ideal alternative to polyquaternium-10

Naternal™ SOFT
INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• Designed for skin feel: enhances foam creaminess and leaves a soft after-feel
• Great alternative to polyquaternium-7 in transparent skin cleansing products
• COSMOS approved with a high natural origin index (INO = 0.9)

 

Why Formulators Love Jaguar® and Naternal™

• Bio-based and biodegradable – aligned with clean beauty and eco-conscious claims
• Highly versatile – compatible with both clear and opaque systems, as well as sulfate-free and silicone-free formulas
• Proven efficacy – backed by combing studies, deposition tests, and sensorial evaluations
• Ethically sourced – supporting farmers and communities via the SGI programme
• COSMOS approved options – for natural, certified formulations

 

Ready to Find Out More?

If you’re working on your next sustainable skincare or haircare innovation, we’d love to support you. From ingredient samples to formulation guidance, our team is here to help. Get in touch to learn more or request a sample from the Jaguar® or Naternal™ range.