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
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Natturally good anti-age
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
nivea
natural balance tagespflege
Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
P&G
Natural clean
64 · Label from France · Lists silicones
Tom’s of Maine
Natural Flouride-Free Toothpaste Fresh Mint
3.0oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Naturopathica
Natural Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
naturally friendly hello fluoride free toothpaste kids
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Naturally Good
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Beierdorf
Naturally good crema giorno idratante
50 ml · Label from Italy · Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Naturally Good Avena Naturale Nutriente
350 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Naturals
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Philosophy
Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Lists coconut derivatives
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
1 oz (30 ml) · Label from Bolivia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Occitane
Nectar de Massage
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
Neem Herbal Toothpaste
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
562 · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
75ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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