From Farm to Formula
At Syensqo, we believe that sustainable beauty starts right at the source. Our Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI) is transforming the way guar is grown and woven into global supply chains, with a strong emphasis on environmental care, social empowerment, and economic resilience.
Guar, a remarkable legume hailing from the semi-arid landscapes of Rajasthan, India, is not just a staple in agriculture; it’s a game-changer in the beauty industry. Its derivatives, particularly guar gum, are celebrated for their incredible thickening, stabilizing, and conditioning properties. This makes them essential in crafting luxurious formulations for shampoos, conditioners, and skincare products that nourish and pamper your skin and hair.
Yet, behind the widespread use of guar lies a story that often goes untold - a story of hardworking farmers facing climate change, and therefore in need of sustainable practices. SGI was founded in 2015 to address these challenges and build a resilient supply chain that benefits everyone, from the farmers in the fields to the consumers of the final product.
With our partners - L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Henkel and the implementation expertise of the NGO, TechnoServe combined with the processing capabilities of Hindustan Gum & Chemicals (Hichem), along with support from the Syensqo Fund - we have embarked on a journey that supports farmers and enriches communities while ensuring the highest-quality guar for beauty care applications. We invite you to explore how SGI’s four foundational pillars - Economic, Agricultural, Environmental, and Social - work in unison to create a sustainable, traceable, and ethical supply chain.
Join us in embracing the power of natural ingredients that are as good for your beauty routine as they are for the world around us!
Economic Impact
Syensqo’s SGI empowers guar farmers with business skills, blockchain, and fair access for sustainable growth.
Agricultural Impact
SGI boosts guar crop yields with good agricultural and climate-smart agriculture practices.
Environmental Impact
SGI employs regenerative farming practices, water conservation strategies, and plantation efforts to enhance biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions.
Social Impact
SGI supports communities with health, education, and equality programs, empowering farmers and families.
Guar for Beauty Care
In today’s beauty landscape, consumers crave products that deliver results while aligning with their eco-friendly values. Guar derivatives emerge as the perfect solution, enhancing hair texture and reducing frizz for effortlessly manageable locks, and offering a gentle and natural care solution for your skin.
Meet Our Signature Ranges:
- Naternal™: Bio-based biodegradable polymers designed for regenerative beauty, enabling sustainable and high-performance beauty care ingredients derived from natural feedstocks.
- Jaguar®: A series of naturally-derived guar polymers offering innovative solutions for beauty care formulations. These versatile ingredients provide superior conditioning, texturizing, and thickening properties across hair and skin care products.
Making an impact
By choosing sustainably sourced guar, beauty brands contribute to a supply chain that supports fair wages, responsible/environmental friendly farming practices, natural resources preservation and community development. Every beauty care product featuring SGI guar reflects a commitment to both our planet and the hardworking individuals who cultivate it.
