Xanthan Gum

It is used as an effective thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer that prevents ingredients from separating. In cosmetics, Xanthan gum is used to prepare water gels. It is also used in oil-in-water emulsions to enhance droplet coalescence. It also helps to bind the formulations like toothpaste and keep the product uniform. It is used in a concentration of 0.1-2%.
Skin care: It stabilizes the oil phase of creams and lotions and delivers the active ingredients to the skin in a uniform manner. With its high viscosity at rest, Xanthan gum effectively suspends insoluble ingredients in cosmetics. Due to its shear thinning flow behavior, highly pigmented products like liquid makeup can be spread easily and uniformly
Hair care: It provides effective stabilization and suspension to hair care products and enhances the lathering quality of shampoos

“Pre-disperse it in glycerin or oil (depending on what else is in the formulation) before combining it with water to fully hydrate. I usually choose oil as the pre-dispersing medium when it is available as xanthan gum cannot clump in oil.

Storage & Shelf Life Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, xanthan gum should last at least two years.”(humblebeeandme)

50g – R29
100g – R50
250g- R75
500g – R150
1kg – R230