Essentially Natural Xanthan Gum - 200 Mesh

• Xanthan gum can be used as a thickener and stabilizer in DIY cosmetics
• It adds volume to baked products and improves texture
• Adds a moisturised skin feel to products
• A natural thickener for emulsions and cleansing products

• Xanthan gum creates a gel with water, and provides a smooth glide to creams and lotions while improving emulsion stability
• Xanthan gum has its own moisturising and hydrating properties, which it can lend to formulations
• Xanthan gum is naturally gluten-free
• Food Safe 
• GMO-free
• 200 mesh

Xanthan gum is completely soluble in water.

Usage: in formulations xanthan gum is typically used from 0.1-1%; in gels it is used up to 10% for very thick gels.

Xanthan gum needs to be hydrated to disperse in the aqueous phase. Measure out the xanthan gum then add a little vegetable glycerine and blend together. This will assist in dispersion with aqueous phase: add either cold or warm water, blending until desired gel consistency is achieved. You can also use a different water based ingredient such as hydrosol, aloe vera gel, botanical infusions, etc. in place of the water.

Xanthan gum comes in various mesh sizes, or particle sizes.

80 mesh xanthan gum is the standard, and this xanthan gum is suitable for all applications. However it is considered the better emulsion stabiliser due to its slightly larger particle size. It also makes synergistic blends with guar gum.

200 mesh xanthan gum is finer than 80 mesh, and therefore is easier to dissolve and disperse, and it has a quick hydration rate.

Xanthan gum, 200 mesh.

pH: 7

Food Grade: This refers to ingredients certified by an independent body (such as the FSA) as safe for human consumption. They are tested and produced under strict food-safe conditions. However, once repacked by a facility not certified by the Food Safety Authority (FSA), the product can no longer be sold or labeled as food grade - even if the original source was certified.

Food Safe: These ingredients are pure, originally food grade, and commonly used in food. They are handled in hygienic conditions, and our facility is inspected and approved as food safe by local municipal health authorities. However, as we are not a certified food production facility, we do not label these items as food grade. They are safe for personal use but not recommended for products intended for ingestion if being sold to the public.

Keep well sealed and store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.