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
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk Scrub Oat + Goat Milk Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Thayers
Milky Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · 2.5 oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Mineral SPF for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral SPF Moisturizer - Daily Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50 for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
4 oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
Foundation · Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Native
Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Airy Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rael
Miracle Clear Pore Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier
Miracle Frizz Tamer 10-in-1 Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deluvia
Miracle, aloe cream
Net wt 8fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
clarins
mission perfection
30ml · Label from France and Haiti · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mixa
Mixa bébé, Lait de toilette très doux, Maxi format
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance
Haruharu Wonder
Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · 100ml · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Moisturing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
Altruist
Moisturising Fluid
Label from Romania · Lists silicones
BYOMA
Moisturising Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Body Wash
Body wash · 22 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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