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
Auchan
Dentifrice liquide enfant goût orange
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
oral B
dentifrice oral b
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Sensodyne
Dentifrice pour les dents sensibles au chaud et au froid, soin complet
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Oral-B
Dentifrice Pro Expert Dents Fortes
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Soin Complet Triple Action
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Dentifrice triple protection blancheur
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil + 2 años
75 ml · Label from Morocco, Spain and Espagne · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil +6 años
Label from Romania and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Alverde
Deo Roll-On Sensitiv
50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien MEN
Déodorant AQUA 48h d’efficacité
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Lacura
DEODORANT FEELING FRESH
50ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cora
déodorant fraicheur
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cosmia
Déodorant grenade
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Depuffing Eye Cream with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · 1.7 fl oz · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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