Xanthan Gel

Xanthan Gel

This is a very simple base gel using xanthan gum. Xanthan gel can be used to make hair gels, it's a very common thickener and stabilizer in hair and skin care products.

Both gels pictured use gum at 2% in order to properly illustrate the difference between the final gels. 
Xanthan gum creates a wobbly, slightly stringy, gooey type gel. Carrageen creates a thick firm gel.

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Xanthan Gel Formula 

Ingredients

Makes 100g - Adjust batch volume with Go Native NZ’s Batch Size Calculator

Phase A

• 94% | 94g distilled water
  

Phase B

• 4% | 4g Glycerin
  
• 1% | 1g Xanthan gum
  

Phase C

• 1% | 1g Geogard ECT
  
  

Method

1. Weigh out your Phase A
2. Combine Phase B ingredients to form a slurry (can be done by hand with a spatula, though much easier using an electric beater with just one mixer attached).
3. Add Phase B slurry to Phase A slowly, stirring as you add until combined.
4. Add Phase C slowly, stirring until combined.
5. Store in a pot. Check out our range of Glass Pots to store your homemade skincare.