The application of xanthan gum in cosmetics
March 27, 2024
The application of xanthan gum in cosmetics
1. Skin cleansing products. Such products include cleaning cream, cleaning honey, soap and xanthan gum. Their use in such products is mainly based on their colloidal properties to stabilize emulsions and foam to a certain extent, so as to remove dirt on the face and skin.
2. Skincare products. This type of product includes snow cream, honey, cold cream, etc. Xanthan gum is mainly used as a stabilizer for emulsifiers in this type of product. In addition, the moisturizing properties of xanthan gum also help to comprehensively care for the skin, creating a good skin feeling and preventing skin dryness.
3. Beauty cosmetics. Such products include lipstick, foundation cream, powder, eye black, etc. Xanthan gum can be used in such products to optimize the dispersion of pigments, thus improving the stability of color. At the same time, its adhesion and moisturizing effects also contribute to the shaping of ingot products and the use performance of beauty cosmetics.
4. Hair cosmetics. Hair care and beauty cosmetics include shampoo, conditioner, dye, and other hair modifiers. Xanthan gum used in such products can not only promote the formation of lotion and stabilize foam, but also interact with surfactants and other additives in a wide range of pH values, which is very important for shampoo and hair dyes. At the same time, because xanthan gum has hydrophilic groups, it is soluble with water and alcohol, and has moisture resistance in dry conditions, and it is hydrophilic in water, and the finished product is easy to wash. Compatible with sprays and additives, it can also enhance the hair care effect of various oils in softening hair.
Xi'an Hersoncare Bio-Tech Co., Ltd