Description

Xanthan Gum Crosspolymer is a chemical compound, which consists of a co-polymer of Xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is a heteropolysaccharide, a non-starch polysaccharide obtained from the microbial fermentation of carbohydrates by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris by fermentation in pure culture with carbohydrates such as maize starch. It consists mainly of glucose, glucuronic, acid 6-acetyl mannose and other residues including mannose residues.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Skin protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.

Skin conditioning agent - Miscellaneous. This ingredient has the task of modifying the condition of the skin when it is damaged or dry by reducing its flakiness and restoring its elasticity.
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