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
Krave Beauty
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser · 120 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Matcha Tea Energizing Barrier Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white
75ml · Label from Greece · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white carbon
75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Max White Charcoal
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white dentifrice blancheur natural charbon
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Max White for Men menthe explosive
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Protect
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
MAXIMIST Phyto-Fiber Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN AGE DEFENSE ADVANCED SERUM
Serum · 1 mL · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Men care regen skin, cream phytoproteoglycanos
50 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
MEN MAXIMUM HYDRATION FACE WASH
Cleanser · 5 mL · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Face Wash
Cleanser · 5.1 mL · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Liquid Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 3.3 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Men’s Natural Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
mermaid majesty
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
True Botanicals
Microbiome Enzyme Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · 240ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk Drops Ceramide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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