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
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Fluide 400ml
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Fluide Hydratant
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Brilliance Super Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara Mini
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Lash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Medik8
Liquid Peptides
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Serum · Lists silicones
Listerine
Listerine FreshBurst PocketPaks
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Loção Hidratante Para Pele Seca e Extra Seca
473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists silicones
Deliplus
Loción corporal calm
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones
Deliplus
Loción Corporal Hidrata
Label from Morocco, Portugal and Spain · Lists fragrance, silicones
Logona
Logona hazelnut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Long Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Long-n-Lifted Tubing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Kristin Ess
Loose Styling Powder
Hair styling · 1 OZ · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Lotion à la noix de coco
237 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Lotion Sun Protection kids SPF 50+
400 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Lotion Super Éclaircissante-mains et pieds
100ml · Label from Cameroon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Lotion Super éclaircissante-Visage
125mL · Label from Cameroon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dentifrice
Love Beauty and Planet Dentifrice Blancheur Éclat 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Dentifrice Protection Complète 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
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