Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,842 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
L’Oréal
Garnier solar ambre anti-age super UV
50 ml · Label from Italy · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel corporal infantil
600 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · 12.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
454 g · Label from Brazil · Lists coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
gel douche avec du lait et de l’abricot
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Gel douche délassant à l’extrait de bourgeons de figuier & aloe vera
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Gel Fraîcheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel limpeza - rosto + barba
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
88ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel. Douche solide, avoine et sarrasin
100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Thayers
Gentle Cleanser & pH Balancing Face Wash
Cleanser · 8 oz · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Repairing Post-Acne Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
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