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
Ofra
Absolute Cover Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
100% Pure
Acai Pulp Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Typology
Acide azélaïque 10% + Extrait de bambou
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Acne Serum to Treat and Prevent Blemishes
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Cool Peppermint Dentifrice with Fluoristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Minty Fresh Striped Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Refining Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Colgate
ACTIVE SALT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Acure
Advanced Barrier Support Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Brandt
Advanced Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Derma E
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Vegan Flora-Collagen Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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