Ingredient
DEHYDROXANTHAN GUM
Name / description
Dehydroxanthan Gum; Xantham Gum, dehydrated
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
EMULSION STABILISING
Supports emulsion formation and improves product stability
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
HAIR FIXING
Allows for the durable shaping of hair styles
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
(Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.