Xanthan Gum Powder

Description

Xanthan Gum is a natural thickening ingredient used in the cosmetics industry. It is used to thicken and stabilize a wide range of bath and body care formulations including creams and lotions, serums, black soap, shampoos and conditioners.

INCI Name: Xanthan Gum

Appearance: White to cream/ off-white powder

Ingredient Function: Thickening

Obtained From: Maize or Sugar Beet Plants

Usage rate: 0.1-2%

Solubility: Soluble in water (hot or cold). Also soluble in glycerin, propylene glycol, propanediol, ethanol. It is not soluble in oils

Commonly Used In: Black soap, lotions and creams, shampoos and conditioners, body wash

Formulation Notes:

• Add Xanthan Gum to the water phase of your formulation

How to Mix Xanthan Gum

• Pre-dissolve Xanthan Gum with Glycerin (or Propylene Glycol) and then add the mixture to the water phase of your formulation. This is the easiest method.
• Or Slowly sprinkle Xanthan Gum into the water phase and then stir vigorously with a stick blender or whisk (with high-speed stirring).
• Or You can also sprinkle Xanthan Gum into some water and leave it alone for some time for it to be completely hydrated, before incorporating it into your formulation

*NOTE: Colour of this plant-derived product may vary slightly from batch to batch, as nature rarely makes things in exact same copies.