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
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Melk
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Schuimende Reinigingsolie
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cerave
Cerave Moisturising Cream
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
cerave wash and shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists coconut derivatives
Nestlé
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Moisturizer with SPF 30
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Charcoal + Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Rituals
Charcoal face scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Charcoal white toothpaste with peppermint
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Chebula Active Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
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