Thickener
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Modified gum thickener that helps create smooth, stable gels and emulsions. Dehydroxanthan Gum is often used in SPF, serums, creams, and decorative formulas for a cleaner texture.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Dehydroxanthan Gum - modified form of xanthan gum. In cosmetics, it thickens the aqueous phase, stabilizes emulsions, and can provide a less slippery or sticky texture than some classic gums.
SPF, serums, creams, gels, foundations, masks, and products where stability is needed without a heavy oily phase.
Key Benefits
Stabilizes the formula
Helps the product remain homogeneous and less prone to separation.
Creates a smooth texture
Improves slip and reduces the wateriness of the formula.
Works in complex systems
Useful in SPF, active serums, and pigmented products.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Textural component, not active
Dehydroxanthan Gum has no noticeable independent action on the skin, but it significantly affects the stability and feel of the finished formula.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dehydroxanthan Gum do for skin?
SPF, serums, creams, gels, foundations, masks, and products where stability is needed without a heavy oily phase.
Who should use Dehydroxanthan Gum?
Dehydroxanthan Gum is suitable for: SPF, serums, gels, foundations.
Are there any warnings about Dehydroxanthan Gum?
Dehydroxanthan Gum has no noticeable independent action on the skin, but it significantly affects the stability and feel of the finished formula.
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