Dehydroxanthan Gum ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a rheology modifier and stabilizer, used to thicken water-based formulas, suspend particles, and help emulsions hold a consistent texture.
What does Dehydroxanthan Gum do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a rheology modifier and stabilizer, used to thicken water-based formulas, suspend particles, and help emulsions hold a consistent texture.
Is Dehydroxanthan Gum clean?
It is generally well tolerated, non-sensitizing, and not a common clean-standard restricted material. Clean-beauty scrutiny is usually low, with attention mainly to fermentation quality and residual processing controls.
Is Dehydroxanthan Gum sustainable?
This material is typically derived from fermentation-based carbohydrate feedstocks and is expected to be biodegradable as a polysaccharide. It has low persistence concerns and does not rely on petrochemical silicone or fluorinated chemistry.
Is Dehydroxanthan Gum COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS natural and organic formulation principles when produced from permitted feedstocks and compliant processing. From a Green Chemistry view, it aligns well through renewable sourcing, water compatibility, low use levels, and good biodegradability.
How does Dehydroxanthan Gum work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight anionic polysaccharide modified by controlled dehydration, which changes hydration behavior while preserving strong water-phase structuring. It is commonly used around 0.1% to 1.0%, hydrates best with good dispersion, and is stable across a broad cosmetic pH range.
Last updated 2026-05-13