Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,837 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
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
270 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Occitane
Crème réjouissante miel & citron
8ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème solaire enfant FPS50+
100 ml · Label from France, Netherlands and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’occitane
crème ultra riche corps
200 ml · Label from France and Reunion · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Cremegel Hydro
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
alverde
Cremeöl-Lotion INTENSIV
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Crest pro health whitening
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest Pro-Health Enamel Repair and Gum Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Crest+scope complete
178 g · Label from Venezuela · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Rael
Cryo + Soothing Hydrogel Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Camille Rose
Curl Maker
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Curvy Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cvs max sensitive toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr Squatch
Cypress Coast
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Daily 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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