The Xanthan Gum is a natural thickening agent. It's an ingredient used in DIY cosmetics that enables formulations to be perfectly transparent.
Used in small amounts, it's helpful in enhancing emulsion stability and slightly increasing viscosity.
Xanthan Gum is a natural gelling agent, derived from specific plant-based raw materials fermented with a particular bacterium. In cosmetics, Xanthan Gum or Xanthan Gum in powder form is used to create gels, creams, body and hair cleansers.
Xanthan Gum offers various functionalities:
- Acts as an effective thickening agent, providing body and consistency to emulsions.
- Viscosifying, offering a soft and smooth consistency to cosmetic products even in minimal doses.
- Possesses gel-forming capabilities, creating toning gels.
- Functions as an emollient, aiding in the mixing of aqueous and oily ingredients to achieve balanced emulsions.
- Acts as a surfactant, reducing surface tension and improving the spreadability of cosmetics.
- Hydrates the skin by gradually releasing water trapped within its molecules.
- Ideal for formulating clear and transparent products.
- Maintains consistency even in extreme temperature conditions and with pH variations without altering the product.
- Soluble in cold temperatures.
