When it comes tohair care products, there’s a lot to take into consideration.

There are also specialty products, such ashypoallergenic ones.

But what exactly is it?

Woman spraying her hair with product

As it turns out, it’s created by fermenting sugar with a specific bacteria (Xanthomonas campestris).

It is then dried and turned into a powder," Healthline explained.

These properties are why it’s becoming increasingly popular for it to be used in gluten-free food products.

Woman with flowing brunette hair

But how does the product relate to hair care?

As it turns out, it does something similar in hair products that it does in food.

According toByrdie, xanthan gum acts as an emulsifier in hair products.