A modified xanthan gum used as a thickener and film former.
What it is
Dehydroxanthan gum is the product obtained by dehydration of xanthan gum, a polysaccharide made by fermentation. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser, film former, hair-fixing agent and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair styling products, gels, creams and serums.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (26)
- OSiS Mess Up 100 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Q10 Ujędrniające + Energetyzujące Serum-Balsam do ciała · Nivea
- Serum po opalaniu do twarzy i ciała · Nivea
- Anti-age Hyaluron Przeciwzmarszczkowy Balsam po goleniu · Nivea
- Oil-Free Matte Effect Gel-Cream · BABOR
- ANTI-AGE POWER Intensywne serum przeciw przebarwieniom · Nivea
- ANTI-AGE POWER Intensywne serum przeciw przebarwieniom do twarzy · Nivea
- LUMINOUS630 SKIN GLOW Żel do mycia twarzy · Nivea
- Udoskonalający serum-balsam do ciała · Nivea
- NIVEA® MEN ANTI-AGE POWER Rewitalizujący Hydrożel · Nivea
- Odświeżający żel do mycia twarzy cera normalna i mieszana · Nivea
- ANTI-AGE POWER Krem Nawilżający do twarzy SPF30 · Nivea