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
Alverde
Körpercreme
300ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Naturium
KP Body Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
KP Bumps Be Gone Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 3 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
L’après-shampooing hydratant Lait d’amande nourricier
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk Sunscreen SPF 100
100 ml · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Lactic Acid 5% + HA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
cien
lait autobronzant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait Corps Énergisant Framboise Menthe Poivrée
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Lait corps hydratant surdoux à la crème de talc
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
0.25 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
lait hydratant noix de coco
390ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Lait réparateur au beurre de karité (peaux extra sèches)
390 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
lait réparateur beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Lait Réparateur Intensif Après Soleil
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cien
Lait Solaire 50 FPS Haute protection
Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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