Xanthan Gum in Cosmetics: Benefits and How to Use It Xanthan Gum in Cosmetics Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 1. Introduction to Xanthan Gum Xanthan gum is a natural polysaccharide derived from the fermentation of glucose and galactose by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is widely used in cosmetics due to its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and water-binding properties. When dissolved in water, xanthan... READ MORE