Ingredients starting with X

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• Xanthan Gum

  Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (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

• Xanthophylls

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  No reviewed note yet.

  CAS 127-40-2

• Xylitol

  Anti-seborrheic (CosIng functional class)Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Flavouring (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.

• Xylitylglucoside

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  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