Royal Glow Xanthan Gum Powder 100G

Xanthan Gum In cosmetics and personal care products, Xanthan Gum  function as a binder , emulsion stabilizer , skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous , surfactant - emulsifying agent , or viscosity increasing agent . 

Xanthan Gum is not an emulsifier, but it does keep oils from separating and thickens the consistency of products, while also allowing for the product consistency to thin if necessary. In addition to practical properties, Xanthan Gum has been proven to moisturize skin

Xanthan Gum is one of the best plant-based and natural alternative that is an amazing multi-tasking ingredient, working as an emulsifier, binder, stabilizer and a natural preservative in skin care. A typical concentration of 0.5 – 1% of Xanthan Gum gives a formula the desired thickness and ‘slip’ (ease of application).  Xanthan Gum is not truly an emulsifier, but it keeps the different plant oils from separating and thicken/thin the consistency of products as required.

As an added benefit for formulators, xanthan gum is one of the only naturally-derived thickeners commonly used in skincare. "It's deemed to be very safe and is even allowed to be included in products that are considered 'natural' because of where it comes from