Replacement ingredient for xanthan gum
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Konjac Glucomannan Powder
Thickener
Gel Former
Stabiliser
Vegan
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Creates smooth, transparent gels with soft skin feel.
Dissolves easily in water without clumping.
Natural, plant-derived polysaccharide ideal for clean beauty.
Enhances texture and formulation stability in gels.
Perfect for gel serums, lotions and haircare formulations.
Konjac Glucomannan Powder
Save £3.13
£10.45
£7.32 GBP
£1.46
/
10g
Minimum Shelf life:
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Product Benefits
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Natural & vegan – derived from the root of the Amorphophallus Konjac plant, ideal for clean beauty formulations.
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Skin-friendly texture – creates smooth, transparent gels with a soft, pleasant skin feel.
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Multi-use versatility – works well in skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products.
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Stabilises formulations – blends synergistically with biopolymers like xanthan gum and carrageenan for stable gels and emulsions.
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Cruelty-free – no animal testing or animal-derived ingredients
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Eco-conscious choice – sourced from sustainable plants for environmentally friendly formulations.
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Easy to work with – dissolves in water without clumping, ensuring smooth consistency.
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Non-irritating – mild and suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
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Enhances product performance – boosts texture, stability, and skin-feel in gels, serums, and creams.
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Long shelf life – stable when stored correctly, keeping formulations reliable over time.
Product Description
Konjac Glucomannan Powder is a natural polysaccharide derived from the tuber of Amorphophallus Konjac, a plant native to Southeast Asia. It’s widely known for its ability to create a smooth, transparent gel that provides a soft and pleasant skin feel, making it an ideal addition to skincare and cosmetic formulations.
This biopolymer offers incredible synergy when combined with other ingredients like xanthan gum, carrageenan, and glycerine, resulting in stronger, more stable gel structures.
Unlike some other thickeners, Konjac Glucomannan Powder doesn’t form lumps easily, ensuring smooth and consistent textures in your products.
Konjac Glucomannan Powder is perfect for use in a variety of formulations, from skincare gels and serums to haircare products and cosmetics. It’s suitable for sensitive skin types due to its mild and non-irritating properties.
The plant belongs to the family of Araceae which grows in South-East-Africa and Asia.
In China the plant is known as “Ju Ruo” and in Japan as “Konyaku”.
The Konjac plant blossoms in mountain and hilly landscape (approximately 800 m above sea level) of subtropical regions with temperatures above 16 °C.
It grows for example in the rainforest in Indonesia, in monsoon areas in Southwest China and also in Japan.
The reason that we chose to include this type of natural thickener is that it creates a see-through gel that gives a very soft and pleasant feeling to the skin.
In fact, it stabilises and feels like polymers that we couldn’t create before now with natural polysaccharides.
The gel becomes homogenous, transparent, and odourless.
You can use the same method as for making products with xanthan gum.
However, the Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder doesn’t form lumps as easily as the xanthan gum does.
Internal laboratory tests have shown synergistic effects of Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder in combination with other biopolymers.
Tests combining, for example, 95 % of Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder with 5 % of Xanthan Gum, with a total polysaccharide concentration of 1% in solution.
This yields a very strong gel structure. Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder, combined with Carrageen, gives a thermo-reversible gel.
Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder is dispersed best with a minimum of 2% glycerine in the blend to avoid the formation of hydrocolloidal lumps.
Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder is precipitated by ethanol with concentrations above 10 %.
Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder has shown excellent stability in combination with the self-tanning agent Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) at pH values 2–4 and with alpha-Hydroxyacids (AHA) after 3 months of storage.
How to Use
What products to use it in?
- Ideal as a thickener in all kinds of gels e.g. aloe vera gels, eye gels, gel serums etc.
- As a help emulsifier in creams, lotions and facial masks.
Recommended dosage and how to use in products
- Dosage: 0.5 gives same consistency of approx.
- 1% xanthan gum recipe; 1% Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder makes a thick gel.
- When using boiling water, it thickens more & faster than if using cold water.
- As a help emulsifier in creams, lotions, and facial masks, dosage: 0.05 -0.5%.
Water or oil-soluble?
- Water-soluble.
Storage & Shelf life
- In closed containers, the shelf life is 2 years.
- Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder should be stored in a dry & dark place at temperatures below 25°C.
Method for using Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder
Measure the liquid (water) into a bowl.
- Measure the Konjac Glucomannan Gel Powder in a dry beaker on a scale.
- Sprinkle the powder over the liquid, all the while whisking it in to the liquid.
- Whisk for 3-4 minutes until it becomes thickened.
- Add other raw materials. Pour into jars/bottles.
INCI / Ingredients
INCI Name: Konjac Glucomannan Powder
Origin: Natural, plant-based from the tuber of Amorphophallus Konjac
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, forms a transparent gel
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
The expiration date is marked on the packaging for your convenience.
Why Buy from Aromantic?
At Aromantic, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, natural ingredients sourced ethically. We ship worldwide, ensuring that our customers receive their products quickly and efficiently, no matter where they are. Plus, we’re dedicated to transparency and provide detailed information about each product to support your formulations.
Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional formulator, Aromantic offers the ingredients you need to create your best products. No expert claims, just high-quality, sustainable, and cruelty-free ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Konjac Glucomannan Powder used for?
Konjac Glucomannan Powder is used as a thickening agent in skincare, cosmetics, and personal care formulations. It creates smooth, transparent gels and stabilises other biopolymers.
Can I use Konjac Glucomannan Powder in food products?
This product is specifically designed for cosmetic and personal care formulations. If you’re looking for an ingredient for food use, we recommend consulting with an expert.
Is Konjac Glucomannan Powder suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, Konjac Glucomannan Powder is mild and non-irritating, making it ideal for sensitive skin formulations.
How do I avoid clumping when using Konjac Glucomannan Powder?
To avoid clumping, mix with at least 2% glycerine before adding it to your formula. Proper dispersion in water or emulsions is key.
Here is a link to all non batch specific documents for this product Link to Technical Documents
If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product which you have recived, then please request that here.
Related Products / Pair with
Xanthan Gum: A versatile thickener that works well with Konjac Glucomannan Powder to create stronger gels.
Glycerine: Helps to prevent clumping and aids in the dispersion of Konjac Glucomannan Powder in formulations.
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Q&A
- Can you use this to thicken homemade liquid soap?
- Thank you for your enquiry. Please see the below response from our Research and Development Team; "I've not had great success thickening surfactant type of products with Konjac Glucomannan Powder but if your soap is a true liquid soap rather than a surfactant / detergent blend it may work. You would need to carry out a small experiment to see. Sorry I can't be more helpful on this occasion."
- when mixing hot or cold water
- Thank you for your enquiry. It states on the product page under the 'How to use' tab that when using boiling water it thickens more & faster than if using cold water. This means that you can use either.
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