best way to dissolve Xanthan Gum?

[Melharma]

I just got some xanthan gum to thicken my shower gels, the first batch I did it didn't dissolve very well and became clumpy. I was wondering out of who has worked with it what's the best way to dissolve it? In water? should I whisk it in? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Earthchild]

I first solubilize it in a bit of glycerin and then whisk that into my water phase. This has helped me avoid clumps. HTH!

 

[lauramw71]

You can use a little water.. But I jsut add it to my gel. It does clump up, so I stir gently but well.. let it sit for a while, come back and stir.. let it set, come back and stir.. etc until it's all dissolved.. takes a while, but it works