C craftykelly Well-Known Member Joined Sep 11, 2008 Messages 255 Reaction score 0 Location Brisbane, Queensland Apr 15, 2009 #1 In lotion making, is xanthum gum suitable to use in replacement of stearic acid and if so would you use the same measurements? thanks
In lotion making, is xanthum gum suitable to use in replacement of stearic acid and if so would you use the same measurements? thanks
N Norai Well-Known Member Joined Mar 19, 2009 Messages 66 Reaction score 3 Apr 17, 2009 #2 I don't think so... I think what you'd end up with is thickened water with oil floating on top since I don't believe xanthan gum is an emulsifier. Unless you're using a different emulsifier?
I don't think so... I think what you'd end up with is thickened water with oil floating on top since I don't believe xanthan gum is an emulsifier. Unless you're using a different emulsifier?
C craftykelly Well-Known Member Joined Sep 11, 2008 Messages 255 Reaction score 0 Location Brisbane, Queensland Apr 17, 2009 #3 Also using emulsifying wax (e-wax) as the emulsifyer :wink:
