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
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Tula
Clear Up
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
alverde
Clear Waschcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Frank Body
Clearing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Adidas
Climacool
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Adidas
Climacool body hair face
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Cloudberry Bright Refillable Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
pampers
coco harmonie
Lists coconut derivatives
Suave
Coco-Craze Slime 3-In-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
cocoa radiant lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Herbivore
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut and Vanilla Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Coffee Bean Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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