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
Naturopathica
Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Butter
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Honest Beauty
Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Calming Lavender Bubble Bath & Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Essence
Camouflage+ Matt Concealer
Lists fragrance
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
CATWOMAN
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
CBD Clean Sweep Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
Cell Intense Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Serum · Lists essential oils
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Collagen Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask (Face Only)
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Pore Perfecting Ampoule
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
COSRX
Centella Blemish Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Mixsoon
Centella Hyal Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Skinfix
Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cerave
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
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