Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum thickens formulas and stabilizes emulsions, preventing them from separating. It can create a gel-like texture when a product would otherwise be too runny. It is typically combined with other thickeners and rheology modifiers to avoid stickiness and improve the overall feel of a formula.

Used alone at higher concentrations it can make formulas sticky; it is generally recommended to combine it with other thickeners or rheology modifiers.