Things like coconut, olive oils, and certain herbs can be found in both the kitchen and bathroom.
We’re talking about xanthan gum.
Mostly, it’s formulators who are using it, not consumers.
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Works well with:It works well with almost all ingredients.
Don’t use with:There are no ingredients known to interact with xanthan gum negatively.
What Is Xanthan Gum?
In food, that goo-like substance helps thicken things such a salad dressing, nut milks, and sauces.
“It’s only required in minimal qualities to get the desired texture,” she says.
(Xanthan gum can be derived from corn, wheat, soy, and dairy.)
Also on its list of pros is the fact that its uses are truly endless.
Still, it might have some skin conditioning properties.
Ingesting large quantities can sometimes have a laxative effect and cause digestive issues, notes Steinmetz.
And that’s about all there is to it.
Xanthan gum helps with texture of skincare products and is not known to have any harmful side effects.
Xanthan gum is a thickening and binding agent used to help the formulation of skincare products.
No, xanthan gum is a non-comedogenic, PH-balancer.
