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
Caudalie
Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
cerave
daily moisturizing cream
237ml · Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Daily Nourish Lotion
Body lotion · 7.9 oz · Lists silicones
Differin
Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Versed
Daily Recovery Rich Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
LOOPS
Dark Spot Mask
30 g · Lists exfoliating acid
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Versed
Day Dissolve Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Johnson & Johnson
Deep Clean
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Hydrating Water Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Multi-Correcting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Revitalizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Reviving Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
Colgate
Défi Zéro Carie Blancheur avec neutraliseur d’acides de sucre
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Eye Lifting Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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