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
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Kate Somerville
DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
deliplus
Deliplus Hidratante Corporal Atopicas
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · 50 mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Lightweight Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Density & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
dent lait
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
dentalux
Dentalux Complex 5
125ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Henkel
Dentifrice + Eau buccale 2 en 1 Junior
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Dentifrice au fluor goût fraise
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Dentifrice Bicarbonate
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice blancheur au charbon vegetal
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Colgate
Dentifrice Blancheur Max White
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sensodyne
Dentifrice cure sensibilité, Soulage et protège les dents sensibles
Label from Algeria and France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Dentifrice dents sensibles
0.075 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sensodyne
Dentifrice désensibilisant
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Dentifrice enfant multi-fruits 6 ans et +
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Auchan
DENTIFRICE ET BAIN DE BOUCHE 2 en 1 ENFANT
0.075 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur lot x2
2 pièces · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert clean
0.075 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Aquafresh
Dentifrice Junior 6-8 ans
75 ml · Label from France and Gabon · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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