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
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Flush Blush Stain Patches
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Joelle Monet -Ageless Moisturizer
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Johnson & Johnson
johnson and Johnson baby lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson’s Baby
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cien
Kids after sun lotion
250ml · Label from Greece · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hello Bello
Kids Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent
5.0 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
270ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NIVEA
kids sensitive protect
200 ml · Label from Norway and Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
kids sensitive protect 5 in 1 SPF50+ lotion
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Kids Sensitive Protect Spray, SPF50
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
babyganics
Kids SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Kit de brossage de dents
3 pièces · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates
henkel
Kit Racines Noir R5
11 + 11 ml (22 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Brigtening Wrapping Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Medicube
Kojic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
DM
Körper-Lotion Bio-Olive Bio-Aloe Vera
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
alverde
Körperbutter Bio-Kürbiskernöl & Moosbeere
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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