Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,840 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
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Innersense
I Create Curl Memory
Hair styling · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Vichy
Idéalia - Sérum activateur d’éclat
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
15ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kjaer Weis
Im-Possible Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Instant Brighten & Tighten Hydro Serum Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Aquafresh
Intense Clean
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex
Body wash · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Court Queen Citrus Scent
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Victory Vibes Vanilla Scent
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant 48H Moisture/ Hydration Lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vaseline
Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture
2oz 60ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Lotion with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Body lotion · 7.9 oz · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · 6.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
alverde
Invisible 48h Deo Roll-On
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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