Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is a versatile cosmetic ingredient of natural origin, ideal for thickening, gelling and texturizing your homemade formulations. Perfectly suited to aqueous phases, it offers great stability, even in the presence of heat or pH variations. Compatible with salts and foaming agents, it integrates easily into a wide range of cosmetic products: hair care, sun care, emulsions (creams, milks, masks), as well as aqueous and foaming gels (shower gels, shampoos). Xanthan Gum is the key ingredient for achieving professional textures in your DIY creations.

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Specifications

INCI name: Xanthan Gum

Ecocert-approved ingredient for the manufacture of natural and organic cosmetics.

Organoleptic characteristics

  • Appearance: Powder
  • Color: Ivory to pale yellow
  • Odor: Characteristic
  • Solubility: Soluble in water
  • pH: 6-8 (1% solution in water)

Properties

Xanthan gum has a number of interesting properties for cosmetic formulations:

  • Thickener and gelling agent: Enables the formation of transparent, non-sticky gels.
  • Emulsifier: Stabilizes emulsions.
  • Suspending agent: Keeps particles in suspension in formulas.
  • Feel modifier: Provides a silky, slippery feel, without stickiness.

Dosage

Recommended dosage for Xanthan Gum is 0.1% to 2%:

  • Fluid gel: <1
  • Thick gel: 1-2%

The gum can be incorporated into the aqueous phase at room temperature or when warm. Sprinkle over water while stirring with a beater or emulsifier (mobile deflocculator) until lumps or particles are completely dispersed.

Uses

Xanthan Gum is versatile and can be used in :

  • Face and body care: creams, milks, masks, etc.
  • Hair care: Shampoos, masks, conditioners, etc.
  • Foaming products: Shower gels, cleansers, etc.

Storage

Store Xanthan Gum in a cool, dry, dark place. Close the jar tightly after use to prevent caking due to humidity. It can be kept for 12 months.

Packaging

Available in white PET jars with secure closure. Capacity: 10 g.

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Xanthan Gum
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