Xanthan gum in skin care is used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.
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.
Xanthan Gum has been proven to moisturize skin—an added bonus!
What Does Xanthan Gum Do? While xanthan gum doesn't get the same airtime as vitamin C or retinol, it's super important to your skincare routine. Firstly, it improves the viscosity (or thickness) of skincare products, allowing you to spread them onto your skin more smoothly and evenly.
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