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
Balea
Niacinamide Nachtcreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Aquafresh
Night repair
Label from Libya · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Beiersdorf
Nivea Ansiktsmaske Urban Skin Radience 1stk
1 piece · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
400 ml · Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beiersdorf
Nivea Dagkrem Q10 Antirynke 50ml
50 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
100ml · Label from Australia and United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nívea sun
270ml · Label from Spain · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
40ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Sun Dry Protect
175 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
200ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun kids protect & play 50+
300ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
150 ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
50ml - Normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Zonnebrandspray
200ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
200ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Beiersdorf
NIVEA SUN Protect & Sensitive Sun Lotion SPF 30
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun protect and moisture
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun Schutz & Pflege
200 ml · Label from Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
200ml - Droge tot normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Medicube
No Cast Just Glow Collagen Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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