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 22, 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
The Body Shop
Black Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Dermalogica
Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Treatment Spot Paste
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Sukin
Blemish control
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Blend-a-med Classic Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Herbivore
BLUE TANSY Resurfacing Clarity Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Jack N’ Jill
Blueberry Natural Certified Toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Blur + Repair Moisturizer Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Salt & Stone
Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Body Intensive 7 Days Lait Fluide Hydratant L-Bifidus + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CARE
Body lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dr Teal’s
Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Oars + Alps
Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambiance de Plage
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambre Noir
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Bergamote Fraîche
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
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