Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,750 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Medik8
Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
OSEA
Advanced Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Hand Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Cien
After sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dermalogica
Age Bright Clearing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Pai
Age Confidence Eye Cream for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
Age Defense Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Apricot Probiotic Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Blossom + Leaf Toning Refresher
Toner · Lists essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Fruit Stem Cell Revitalize Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Instant Rejuvenate & Firm Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Cream with bakuchiol
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Eye Balm
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Rejuvenating Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Age Defying Resveratrol Q10 Night Repair Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Gold Bond
Age Renew Antioxidant Defense Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
AHA Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Acure
AI Peptide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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