Xanthan gum is a thickener that comes from fermenting corn sugar with a type of bacteria. It's one of those ingredients that does a lot of quiet work behind the scenes. It binds formulas together, stabilizes emulsions so your cream doesn't separate, and gives products that smooth gel or lotion texture you're used to. It also helps ingredients stay mixed and suspended evenly throughout the formula. You'll find it in everything from serums to moisturizers to cleansers. It's been used in food and cosmetics for decades. There's nothing fancy about it, but it's reliable and keeps products from falling apart on the shelf or in your bathroom.
Ingredient
Xanthan Gum
Listed functions (EU CosIng): binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
Products with Xanthan Gum
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 354.9 ml
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serum · 30 ml · $6.00
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 354.9 ml
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 354.9 ml
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 59.2 ml
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 14.8 ml
Paula's Choice
10% Niacinamide Booster
Serum · 19.8 ml · $53.00
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CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · 70.9 g
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · 29.6 ml
Cosrx
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Toner · 100 ml · $25.00
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Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 30 ml · $17.00
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The Inkey List
Caffeine Eye Cream
Eye cream · 15 ml · $14.00
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Good Molecules
Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 30ml
Serum · 30 ml · $6.00
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The Inkey List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $13.00
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The Inkey List
Starter Retinol Serum
Serum · 30 ml · $15.00
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Paula's Choice
CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · 198.1 ml · $28.00
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Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · 29.6 ml · $32.95
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First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 170.1 g · $42.00
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This is general information about ingredients and prices, not medical advice. Patch test new products and talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions.