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.
Make Your Own Xanthan Gel
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| Xanthan gel | Carrageenan gel |
Xanthan Gel Ingredients
Makes 100g
Phase A
94% | 94g distilled water
Phase B
4% | 4g Glycerin
1% | 1g Xanthan gum
Phase C
1% | 1g Geogard ECT
Method
- Weigh out your Phase A
- 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).
- Add Phase B slurry to Phase A slowly, stirring as you add until combined.
- Add Phase C slowly, stirring until combined.
Containers - Check out our range of Glass Pots to store your homemade skincare.
Create a larger recipe - use our Batch Size Calculator and the percentages provided here to easily adjust the volume of your batch.
