Xanthan Gum

¿Qué es?

Xanthan gum

¿Qué hace?

Xanthan Gum aparece en el inventario UE de ingredientes cosméticos con las siguientes funciones declaradas:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Emulsion stabilising

  stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time

• Gel forming

  thickens a liquid formulation into a gel-like consistency

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Surfactant - cleansing

  surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

• Surfactant - emulsifying

  surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

Estado regulatorio en la UE

Xanthan Gum está permitido en productos cosméticos en la Unión Europea bajo el Reglamento 1223/2009. No está sujeto a una restricción de Anexo específica en el momento de la redacción.

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