Dehydroxanthan Gum
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Modified Xanthan Gum, Xanthan Gum Derivative
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Dehydroxanthan Gum is the product obtained by the dehydration of Xanthan Gum
Form
Powder
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Fixing
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modified form of xanthan gum, a polysaccharide originally discovered in the 1950s from bacterial fermentation, modified to provide improved thickening and stability in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR