Dehydroxanthan Gum
AKA “Modified Xanthan Gum, Xanthan Gum Derivative”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Dehydroxanthan gum
AKA: Modified Xanthan Gum, Xanthan Gum Derivative
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Dehydroxanthan Gum is the product obtained by the dehydration of Xanthan Gum
Form
Powder
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modified form of xanthan gum, a polysaccharide originally discovered in the 1950s from bacterial fermentation, modified to provide improved thickening and stability in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR