Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,802 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
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
Colgate
Colgate herbal miswak
25ml · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Max White One
75ml · Label from Belgium and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate MaxFresh Intense Foam
75 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Serúm Purple white
40 ML · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Active Fresh 75ml
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Sensitive Whitening 75ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Toothpaste Total Active Prevention Deep Clean
200g · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Total
75 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Colgate total whitening
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Total Whitening
75ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rael
Collagen + PDRN Hydrogel Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Collagen Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medicube
Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream
Moisturizer · 3.71 fl.oz. / 110ml · Lists fragrance
100% Pure
Collagen Peptide Firming Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Collagen Wrapping Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Comfort Space Skinflammation Calming Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Sensodyne
Complete Protection +
75ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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