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- čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
- Xanthan Gum
By far the most commonly used natural gum in cosmetics, this affordable and easy to use gum is derived from the fermentation of the plant bacteria Xanthomonas Campestris. This anionic polysaccharide will disperse in vegetable glycerin, but will not hydrate. Xanthan gum is widely used because it is compatible with most ingredients used in cosmetics and it’s readily available and versatile. Xanthan gum will hydrate in hot or cold water and creates a hazy but neutral pH solution. This gum will create a gel that can tolerate the addition of a wide range of water-soluble active ingredients. Xanthan is also highly synergistic with galactomannans like Konjac. When Xanthan is mixed with Konjac, the viscosity of the gel will increase dramatically. Xanthan is also resistant to heat and shearing, making the gels produced with Xanthan highly stable. This is especially beneficial if you are shipping your products in high heat or to locations that are hot and humid.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is a nonionic natural polymer made from plant cellulose. It’s made by exposing purified cellulose to sodium hydroxide and then reacting the alkali-treated cellulose with ethylene oxide. The hydrogen atoms in pendant hydroxyl (-OH) groups are replaced with hydroxyethyl groups, leading to a water-soluble polymer. Like Xanthan gum, HEC will form a pH neutral gel at 1%, but unlike Xanthan, this gel will be clear and colorless. HEC is soluble in hot or cold water and can also be dispersed in glycerin. HEC is compatible with most other gums but works especially well with sodium alginate.
Acacia Gum
This anionic polysaccharide is collected from the sap of the acacia tree. Acacia gum is a naturally-occurring gum soluble in hot or cold water and gives a clear solution of neutral to acidic pH. This gum is not a thickener unless used in concentrations above 40%, and this viscosity is lost at elevated temperatures making it less desirable for most formulations. This gum will help solubilize oils into water without increasing viscosity. This makes acacia a good choice to help incorporate essential oils into low viscosity water-based products like toners and sprays. Acacia works best when used at a 3:1 or even 4:1 ratio of acacia to essential oil. It also pairs well with other gums to help stabilize formulations.
Konjac
Konjac Powder is comprised of a high viscosity soluble fiber called glucomannan, which can expand to 100 times its volume in water making it an extremely effective humectant in cosmetics. Konjac is rich in protein, lipids, fatty acids, plus vitamins A, B, C, D, & E, and natural minerals such as copper, zinc and magnesium. Konjac forms a clear, colorless gel and when mixed with xanthan gum, viscosity increases dramatically.
Sclerotium Gum
Sclerotium Gum is non-ionic thickener made from a fermented fungus. This versatile gum has high thermal stability and can help to enhance the skin’s moisture barrier, preventing trans-epidermal water loss and helping to keep the skin moisturized. Sclerotium will form a gel at 0.8% and is stable in a wide range of temperatures, salt concentrations, and pH. It can also be used with a high amount of ethanol (up to 20%) and glycols (up to 25%). Sclerotium gum is an excellent choice as a suspending agent, meaning that particles dispersed in a sclerotium gum gel will remain suspended without settling. Sclerotium gum is also a great choice when formulating with alpha-hydroxy acids.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid (HLA) forms a pH neutral colorless and crystal clear gel. Hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate are often used interchangeably, and they are essentially the same thing. Sodium hyaluronate is the salt of hyaluronic acid developed to reduce oxidation, whereas hyaluronic acid is just hyaluronic acid. Both exist naturally in the human body, however, hyaluronic acid is usually created by bio-fermentation in a lab rather than harvesting from rooster combs. Generally in skincare, when you see hyaluronic acid, it means sodium hyaluronate that was lab-created to be bioidentical to the hyaluronic acid found in nature.
Size Matters! 20,000 Daltons Vs. 2,000,000 Daltons
When it comes to hyaluronic acid, size does matter. Size in chemistry is measured in Daltons. A Dalton is a standard unit of measure that quantifies mass on an atomic or molecular scale (atomic mass). The lower the molecular weight, the smaller the size of the molecule. This is particularly important when choosing which hyaluronic acid to use in a skincare formulation. Lower weight HLA will not form a gel, and it is suggested that the lower molecular weight can cause irritation. Higher weight HLA will form a viscous gel, is less likely to irritate the skin, and it’s more effective as a humectant.
Great video ! This was very helpful . It’s not often you find a video with the demonstration of different gum/gel consistencies! Just subscribed 🤗
This was a great video!!! I was wondering about these gums and this answered many questions.
Love how detailed and informative this video was . Thank you made me feel like a kid in a candy shop , exciting .
Very informative, thank you for taking the time to explain all those gums, I really really appreciate it 🌹
Your videos are always so informative. Thank you for sharing!
great video, the dehydroxy xanthan looks a bit thicker than the regular xanthan, also the konjac looks like a great thickener as well.
Great knowledge
Thanks so much. I learnt quite a lot from this video !
This was so informative thanks you. I’ve been trying so many things to make my product with no luck. Once the product is made into a gel does it remain that texture or does it water down over time?
Great video
Have you posted the follow-up video regarding how to use acacia gum? Would you consider doing a demo, incorporating its use into hair gel? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great video!! I didn’t realise there was so many gyms out there. Can I add xanthum or konjac to Castile liquid soap to thicken it?
Thank you for the very useful information 👍❤️🌹I subscribed 👍
Wow love it. 🤗
You've got yourself a subscriber😉
Thanks a lot for your nice and informative video.
You described the various features including pros and cons of individual gums in such a nice way that made it very easy to choose the suitably right gum in right concentration for the specific usefulness of various gums
Can you please suggest something about stability of these gums in water against bacteria or molds for longer time.
Are they stable or need some shorts of preservatives for their longer stock.
Soooo helpful, thank you 10000x times ❣️
I love it!
Thanks for sharing.
I subscribes ❤
I appreciated the info that you shared. Only thing, you did not list all of the gums that you discussed in the 'more' section. I would have liked to have seen all of them listed. I could not figure out how to spell some of them and i couldn't see the labels clearly.
Such a great informative video, do u guys offer training online? Please let me know
Really great info here and tips on how to use these different emulsifiers and thickeners. Helps allot, thanks much.
No problem 👍 Let us know if you have any questions!
Hi. Thank you very much for this video. I have got a formula for a liquid hair spray but it is too watery, which of these gums do you think is best for this appliaction? Thanks alot
Hey, Great Video! However, I was wondering if you could help me tell which gelling agent is used in manufacturing air gel fresheners. Most of the online videos are DIY which use Gelatine, which maybe suitable for indoors, but I am looking for commercial purposes. I am looking at the viscosity level as of My Shaldan (Air Gel Brand) or Areon Gel. Would suggest that you check these products before you share your insights pls as I have been looking for an accurate response from quite sometime.
Looking for a quick response 😊
My favourite are Algin and Carrageenan
Hi,would you consider review cmc ( carboximetilcelulose)?
I'd go for guar gum! it's natural!
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Thank you so much! Excellent video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you great 😉
THANK YOU
I ❤❤❤experiments!
How were you able to get the konjac gum so smooth?
Great video. Thanks!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
So informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
great video ... but could you write the name of the gums that is so transpernt
wow this is so helpful
hello , I have been making a gel using Guar Gum , but at 3 weeks it goes back to liquid , the formulation uses water, DMSO, MsM and magnesium , is for pain , what other gum you recomend ? thanks !
Can Optiphen be used as a preservative along with the Guar Gum thickener in shampoos and other hair products?
Can I use this for making body glitter gel
Im trying to create a smoother feel with a body oil. Which would you use?
Acacia gum is one of my favorites too, a unique gum with beneficial skin properties. Acacia and xanthan make a nice combo.
What's the best gum to use in a aloe vera gel?
hydroxyethyl cellulo can dispersed in glcrenie ... it means can thicken it
Do you have to heat the konjac? Or can it cold process eventually like hydroxyethycellose
Miss, how can we thicken gooseberries, Chinaberry, Acacia concinna shampoo?
Hi
Mam you did not make a video on acacia gum as a binder please make a video acacia gum for textile binder i need it
can you tell me where to find gellan gum? I looked at your website and did not see it there. thanks
Hi, can we use guar gum to do face cleansers ?
Hey! should I allow xhanthan gum to sit and hydrate or is it ok to use right away
Great Video! Thank you! Wish you could DM on CZcams bc just wanted to throw it out there that since agar agar is South East Asian & generally pronounced either short a like apple or short o like odd, not a long ā sound & just wanted to pass that on 💟
Thanks so much for letting us know, we appreciate it!
I was wondering where do you purchase dehydroxanthan gum?
How to make dehydroxyxanthan gum?? Please answer this question please please
Do you know what kind of Gum i can use with DMSO? i tried Kojac gum but it didn't work, maybe because DMSO is a thermogenic? if you have any suggestions please let me know. i'm trying to make liquid DMSO into a gel form using natural ingredients (no synthetics) and i cannot boil DMSO.
Please share process how to hydrat
I really appreciate how informative this video was.I have a couple of questions . 1. Can quar gum handle some acid like lemon or orange juice or can it not take any acid? 2. Is there a better gum to use with acids? 3.Can guar gum be used with essential oils?4. Do citrus oils effect the gum? you guys are amazing!!!!!
As far as I know guar will gel in acidic conditions - down to 3.5 pH. Xanthan is always a good choice, it seems to work with most ingredients. Guar can be used with essential oils including citrus. Essential oils can always have an effect on products depending on the amount used. I would suggest experimenting with different levels.
I used xanthan gum and HEC in alot of my formulations, but not both on the same pdt. While HEC can impart a much clearer mixture than xanthan, it is definitely less stable than xanthan. As I incorporate own-made herbal extracts, tiny bits of the extracts will settle at the base when I used HEC as thickener but this problem doesnt occur when I used xanthan. However, HEC doesnt give a tacky skin feel whereas xanthan does. So it all depends on how you want your pdt to look and feel at the end.
Is guar gum sticky on skin?
Mam, how to disperse guar gum for natural shampoo.. when we do in larger scale. The bubbles are forming and not getting out from the shampoo. Finding difficult for bottling up. I am using a stick blender to disperse the guar gum by making slurry with glycerin.
There was nothing in the descriptions about guar gum. Someone help!!
where can i order these types of gum im tryimg to make a body cream and hair cream
what is the difference between Guar , Arabica and Acacia. when i looked at each, they seem to cross over a bit..
How work with Acid Slurry and Sodium Hydroxide
This video is being so helpful right now since I bought lovely ingredients from your store. Do you have to hydrate the konjac gum with glycerine? And do you add it when the water is boiling of after?
Glad to hear the video was helpful! Konjac Gum doesn't need to be hydrated with glycerin, water can be used. It also doesn't need to be boiled, but constant stirring helps to solubilize it in water.
How can someone mix this gum is it with water or oils
Thanks for sharing the different types of gum. Could you list them all out for reference? Also, how will these gum react to essential oil? I know for sure that xanthum gum would lost its viscosity once essential oil is added. What about the rest?
Why you need to thicken essential oil , their own viscosity is sufficient I guess ?
Also have u tried cmc ? I didn't but try from .5 to 2 perfcent
Your "more" button was supposed to have information about the uses of the gums and there's really of value there.
Thanks! One question: does the konjac or acacia gum react dramatically to any ingredients? I'm thinking of purchasing these two to emulsify little amounts of oil and as a thickener. What percentage of oil can a 1% acacia gum emulsify? Thanks for all the info!
Once you add one ingredient to another, you have a completely different chemical structure, so yes, any ingredient can react dramatically to any other and any ingredient might barely react at all. Acacia gum is the only gum in use in dilute emulsion systems which was proved to be a good emulsifier - adsorbing onto oil-water interfaces and imparting steric stabilization.
However, other gums have been known to reduce surface and interfacial tensions, to adsorb onto solid surfaces and to improve stability of oil-in-water emulsions. Only recently attention has been paid to the structure-surface activity relationship between the gums and their emulsification abilities. Depending on how thick you want your oil to be, would depend on the percent to use.
Remember you can always add more, you can never take away, so start out with about 10% to the 1% Acacia gum, and then add from there.
This was so helpful 😊. Just wondering if you used guar gum or cationic guar gum? Cationic is usually more expensive, do you think there are extra benefits using cationic vs non cationic guar gum in skincare (I've read the cationic version is superior in hair care). Also can you suggest any gums that thicken low ph products (3 - 4 pH range) that don't require heating. Sorry for all the questions, any advice would be greatly appreciated, there's a lot of videos about gums on CZcams but not many pertaining to skincare like this, great video.
The guar in the video is the “regular” guar gum. The Cationic one, otherwise known as Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, which is a derivative of guar gum, I find to be superior in hair care where you want to improve the ease of combing. As for the lower pH, the joy of these polymers is really more about doing the actual benching. The pH of course makes a difference, but depending on what else you’re using in the product also makes a difference. For example, I know both Xanthan Gum and Hyaluronic Acid work well at a lower pH of 3.5 but it was COMPLETELY dependent on other ingredients in my formulas.
@@EssentialLabsOfficial thank you for your prompt detailed response, I really appreciate it 👍
@@EssentialLabsOfficial So polymer = gum? Is a polymer a gum.
the answer for that is hec- hydroxyethyl cellulose
Thank you so much for your videos, I love them 🤗 I would like to make a natural ultrasonic massage gel with hyaluronic acid. Which gum would you recommend to use? Xanthan Gum does not works. 😟 Greeting from Germany, Marie 🌞
I'd recommend using Konjac.
@@EssentialLabsOfficial thank you for your answer 🤗 I will try it 🌞
i keeo watching the vedio and i can't find the hyaluronic acid ... at what minute it appears please
@@azarazmy1847 you can NOT find hyaluronic acid in this video. This was only my question...to do it at home...
Thank you for this video, it is super helpful! I am having some issues getting my 1% guar solution looking as thick as yours. I have tried two methods, shear mixing, and hand mixing in a 1% guar, 10% glycerin, and 89% water solution. I seem to get better results shear mixing but I have to double check by redoing the solution again. Do you think high shear mixing helps thicken it more than hand mixing?
Glad to hear it helped! High shear mixing is definitely the best option, as it will help your gum disperse better and help you get a smooth, thick texture.
How did you know to use 10% glycerin?
Can't find the more button
Why xanthan gum give a white rub on and affect the absorption??
Please can you whrite names clearly i cant see
Thanks for sharing the video. I wanna ask you.. when you say 1% does it mean in gram or ml? Thanks
1% is by weight and not volume. Really good question. So for you it would be in grams (weight) not ml (volume).
Hi, I'm back. This is one of the few videos that have used Konjac gum in skincare, I decided to buy it based on some reading and your opinion here, also because I don't like the snottiness of other gums. However I can't seem to get it to dissolve and hydrate, it kinda falls to the bottom in cold processes. Do you need apply heat to it to get it to gel, is it not possible in cold process?
Hello! Konjac can be very hard to work with if you are cold processing it. We recommend dissolving it in boiling water for best results.
Hi thanks for the video very informative. I'm trying to thicken vegetable glycerin but not so much the flavour doesn't leak out for a fishing attractant, any tips on what to use and will keep for long periods of time?
Thanx
Honestly, this is not something that we need to do with our products, but since the way to thicken glycerin would be to deplete its water content, I’d advise adding a dehydrating agent, like calcium oxide. One thing I personally would try first is adding Xanthan Gum to thicken it, but I am unsure how that would affect the flavour leak.
This is really good information. I didnt know there were so many gum. Can guar gum and xathum gum used to make hair gel?.
Yes xathum gum is already used in alot of hair products
Great explanation, but why the CMC not included😊
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The video was really informative. Where can we get Dehydroxanthan gum?
Sadly we don't have Dehydroxyxanthan available for purchase, but we are looking into carrying it soon! In the meantime, I recommend checking online, there are some bulk supply stores out there that have it!
Ma u didn't list all the gums thanks
Super mam, which gum drys out like a starchy film , when its applied on skin. Please reply
Hopefully none, if you're using the right percentages! The one most likely to have this effect is Acacia.
Just started working with Xanthan gum!
Nice! How is it going so far?
@@EssentialLabsOfficial : I prefer the guar gum, but just purchased HEC. Can’t wait to work with it. Where can I purchase dehydroxanthan gum? It doesn’t seem readily available online.
You didnt reference agar agar below. Or Guar gum.
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what is the name of the gum at the minte 5:10
what is the name of the gum at the minte 5:10
I want to make a lip balm using acacia gum, do I have to dissolve it in water or can I just add it to my oil and beeswax.
You could try experimenting with both methods. Acacia dissolved in water may require you to create an emulsion for your lip balm, which could considerably change the texture and final product. However, Acacia is water soluble and may have trouble blending with oil alone. Experimentation would be your best bet to ensure that the final product turns out how you want it.
Hi, Teeneka, I tried adding the 10 % glycolic to the aloe jelly and it liquified it. I’m wondering which thickener I would use to bring it back to a gel or spreadable consistency. Thank you
It sounds like the pH of the gel was changed. Carbomer must be neutralized to build viscosity and bring the pH closer to 7. You'll need to adjust the pH, as it's likely very low. If that doesn't work, add more carbomer as soon as possible to neutralize the gel.
Thank you
Thanks for the video. Is it possible to use sodium citrate to thicken surfactants? I'd really like to know because i am short of options.
Sodium Citrate is used to adjust pH levels in a shampoo or wash. The pH level itself may or may not thicken or thin a wash. I would not use this as a thickener.
Thank you. I think I figured it out
what do you recommend when making a gel exfoliant mask ? with ahas and brightening ingredients possible with oils added ?
If you’re looking at just chemical exfoliators such as AHAs, please note that they’re water-soluble. These are the ones you go to if texture, pigmentation, pores or a dull complexion are an issue for you. If you create a gel mask with these exfoliators in them, you could then mix in some rosehip and evening primrose oils to help with brightening. You can start with www.essentialwholesale.com/product/1032/simple-papaya-pineapple-mask as your gel base.
@@EssentialLabsOfficialYes that is what I am going for. thank you for responding!! I am currently working on my own skincare brand and looking to do testing with diff gels, and so this gel is best ? Also will I need a solublzer or emulsifier for the oils ?
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What is a great thicker for oil based products? Thanks!
Depending on the formula, mineral thickeners such clays and silica would work, or lipid thickeners such as cetyl alcohol, stearic acid or a wax such as beeswax or carnauba.
Clays => www.essentialwholesale.com/category/37/clays
Silica = > www.essentialwholesale.com/product/2321/silica
Cetyl Alcohol = > www.essentialwholesale.com/product/1355/cetyl-alcohol-nf
Stearic Acid => www.essentialwholesale.com/product/2678/stearic-acid
Waxes => www.essentialwholesale.com/category/55/waxes
Cera Bellina if not vegan aka Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Which of gums are the least sticky? I find guar gum is making my lotion feel sticky, soapy on skin. Cellulose is great, but thickening with cellulose is a bit tricky.
Does cellulose also feels sticky?
The clear xanthan gum is the way to go, but i recommend hec its great for thickening but not sticky
Hello, I am trying to make a hair gel that has a thick hold to elongate my tight curls. Would you recommend using xanthan & konjac gum? Guar and konjac gums? Or guar gum, xanthan or konjac separately? Also.. where would I buy dihydroxy xanthan gum to get it as clear in the video (that's the texture I'm aiming for).
Honestly for me, I’d choose Konjac as it has a much higher stability to fluctuating temperatures and pH, and on another plus side, is also available in organic. Konjac has the higher molecular weight, density and is the strongest viscosity of any dietary fiber so can be a huge positive in African-American hair.
We have Konjac here => www.essentialwholesale.com/product/3095/konjac-powder-certified-organic
I will have to get back to you about the dihydroxy xanthan gum.
@@EssentialLabsOfficial thank you! Could I mix xanthan gum with konjac?
what gum can I use if I am using low PH ingredients such as Fruit Acids? I just got Cellulose Gum since it produces clear solutions
I am a big fan of carbomer, but if you would prefer to use something considered more natural, then I would go with Konjac.
Carbomer ==> www.essentialwholesale.com/product/1354/carbomer
Konjac Powder ==> www.essentialwholesale.com/product/3095/konjac-powder-certified-organic
Use hec
Can you make lip gloss with these gums
We wouldn't necessarily recommend it, as the result would be more like a gel than a gloss. Glosses are generally oil based!
I want to know that what is the best gum for thickening Dishwash liquid and do not affect its transparency.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is a great clear thickener that you can try!
But xanthum is non ionic and conditioners are cationic as what i have resesrched do far and i see videos of it used to up the viscosity but will it work well with an existing conditioner product?
Xanthan is anionic. It will not work with cations
Can you put essential oils in D Hydroxy Xanathan and have the color remain clear or will it automatically become cloudy?
All essential oils are different. for example, for me Lavender remains clear, but pepper and ylang ylang go cloudy.
Essential Wholesale & Labs So, how would someone fix the cloudiness if they were to add peppermint oil?
I liked most the Guar gum but a relevant question is do these gums feel tight after they dry on skin. I know carbomer feel tight and I do not like that.
you mean sticky??
@@azarazmy1847 Tight means to try to contract and to pull on skin when drying out, like egg whites mask. Sticky is another problem.
What gum would you recommend to thicken castile soap?
Guar gum or xanthan gum are the most commonly used and we tend to use guar gum as we find it doesn’t have the stringy effect that xanthan can have. Another option for castile, is using salt to thicken.
Wonderful video! Question- At what percentage would you recommend guar gum to thicken Castile soap? I used guar gum and glycerin to thicken for a facial wash and it felt filmy on my hands after washing it off @essential wholesale & labs
Which the best preservative for cosmetics pls
Hi there! Different preservatives are used for different applications. For instance a mud mask may need a different kind of preservative than a basic lotion because mud is more likely to contain foreign contaminants. I recommend doing some research in our Learning Library. We have some content about preservatives there -> library.essentialwholesale.com/?s=preservative