Xanthan Gum is a natural polysaccharide produced by fermentation of sugar by Xanthomonas campestris bacteria. It is the most widely used thickener and stabilizer in cosmetics, providing smooth texture, suspending particles, and preventing emulsion separation.
Key Skin Benefits
+ Provides smooth, elegant texture to formulations
+ Suspends particles and pigments evenly
+ Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
+ Natural and biodegradable
+ Works at very low concentrations (0.1-1%)
Pros
+ Natural fermentation-derived ingredient
+ Excellent thickening at low use levels
+ Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients
+ Stable across wide pH (2-12) and temperature range