Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,750 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A thickener made by fermenting sugar. Gives gels and lotions body and keeps ingredients suspended.
What it does
Contains Xanthan Gum: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: gel-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80699, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as gummi xanthanum.
Products that contain Xanthan Gum
Kate Somerville
+Retinol Firming Eye Wrinkle Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturopathica
10% Glycolic Acid + Aloe Vera Resurfacing Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
The INKEY List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Fortifying Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Gentle Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
12 Hour Facial Moisturizer for All-Day Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Henkel
2 in 1 - Zahncreme + Mundspülung - Original
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
2 X Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask 2.5 FL Oz
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
24-7 Moisture Intense
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Crest
3D White Luxe Diamond Strong Brilliant Mint Fluoride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
3D White Professional Zahnpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
alverde
5in1 zahn-creme
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Lidl
9
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Drunk Elephant
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
SkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
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