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Ingredients starting with X
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Xanthan Gum
Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.
CAS 11138-66-2
Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A fruit extract used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
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Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An extract from the fruit of burweed, used as a skin conditioner. It helps skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 90147-46-9
Xanthophylls
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A group of yellow carotenoid pigments used here to condition skin. In practice they help skin feel soft and smooth.
CAS 127-40-2
Xylitol
Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Flavoring (adds taste)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. This helps keep the skin and the formula from drying out, and it also acts as a deodorant.
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Humectant (holds moisture)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)A multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix, cleanses, and draws in and holds moisture. It also conditions skin and works against microbes and odor, so it keeps the formula blended and hydrating.
CAS 181632-90-6
A humectant that draws in and holds moisture. It helps keep skin conditioned and the formula from drying out.
Xylose
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A sugar that draws in and holds moisture to keep skin from drying out. It also conditions skin and adds scent.
CAS 58-86-6