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Xanthan Gum
Explained
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
See all 29,414 products with Xanthan Gum
Users who like it
43%
Users who avoid it
57%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Gel Forming
To form gel, a semi-solid
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
22.8%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
100%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
80699
INCI Name
XANTHAN GUM
EC #
 234-394-2
Ph. Eur. Name
gummi xanthanum
All Functions
Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
