Xanthan Gum
Improves product consistency, creates a pleasing texture, and enhances the skin’s moisture-retention capabilities in skincare products.
Xanthan Gum, a common ingredient in food and cosmetic products, might sound synthetic, but it’s actually derived from a fermentation process involving a sugar source and the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. Its role in skincare might be surprising: it’s the secret behind the pleasant texture and consistency of many of your favorite products.
Not only does it serve as a thickening agent, giving our products the right level of viscosity, but it also has stabilizing properties to ensure that emulsions remain well-mixed. It even forms a gel-like film on the skin, providing a smooth application and a soft skin feel. While not directly providing skin benefits, Xanthan Gum ensures a smooth even spread of all the rich ingredients we include in our products make their way evenly across your skin.