Can I use Gellan Gum with Xanthan Gum?
Works well together
Gellan Gum and Xanthan Gum are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Gellan GumOther
- ✓Microbial exopolysaccharide that forms a clear, firm gel at very low concentrations — more efficient thickener than xanthan gum
- ✓Produces uniquely clear, brittle gels (low acyl form) or flexible gels (high acyl form), useful in different formula textures
- ✓Excellent ion-activated gelling: forms firm gels in the presence of calcium or magnesium ions
