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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 19,516 products with Xanthan Gum
Users who like it
37%
Users who avoid it
63%
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
Alternative names
Xanthomonas Campestris Gum
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
22.7%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
1%
References
Products with Xanthan Gum
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
