xanthan gum

 

what is it?

Xanthan gum is a sugar-based polymer produced naturally as a byproduct of certain bacteria. It is bacterial polysaccharide.

what does it do?

BRAHSTON uses xanthan gum because it is a naturally-derived viscosity increasing agent in foods and cosmetics.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

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    According to EWG, xanthan gum is rated as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary