Using Xanthan Gum with PhosphoMax and Hyaluronic Acid

Yes, it is generally recommended to use Xanthan Gum with PhosphoMax, even if you are already using Hyaluronic Acid (Japan) which creates a gel.

Here's why:

• PhosphoMax is a natural phospholipid emulsifier. According to its description, when used as a standalone emulsifier, it is recommended to use it in conjunction with Xanthan Gum (at least 0.3%) to help stabilize the emulsion.
• Hyaluronic Acid (Japan) is primarily a humectant and gelling agent. It excels at providing hydration and creating a gel texture to increase viscosity. While it thickens the formula, its main function is not emulsion stabilization.
• Xanthan Gum acts as a rheology modifier and stabilizer. It helps to prevent the separation of oil and water phases in an emulsion, providing stability that gelling agents like Hyaluronic Acid may not fully offer on their own, especially when working with an emulsifier like PhosphoMax.

Therefore, the gelling property of Hyaluronic Acid provides viscosity, but Xanthan Gum is still valuable for its specific emulsion stabilizing capabilities, which are recommended when using PhosphoMax as the primary emulsifier.