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Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum
🫙 Thickener ↗

Natural polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation. Thickens and stabilises formulas, improving texture.

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Safety: Excellent. Natural origin, well-tolerated.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
🫙 Thickener
Adjusts the viscosity and texture of the formula.
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