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
Torriden
DIVE IN Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Double Cleanse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Double Serum
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
unilever
Dove bille bio arb 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove bille bio euca 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove bille bio ging 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove deo bio pdp bil eucx2
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove deo bio pdp bil ginx2
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove deo bio pdp the2x50
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove face lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
dr brown toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Dr Teals Body Lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr Teals
Dr teals hemp body lotion
18 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s Bio Körperlotion Patchouli-Limette
240 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Pore Tightening
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr Squatch
Dr. Squach Moisturizing Lotion
295 ML 10.0 FL OZ · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dibs Beauty
Duet Baked Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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