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
HALEON
Odol-med 3 Milchzahn
50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Haleon
Odol-med3 White renew
75ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OGX
OGX Gravity-Defying & Hydration + O2 Weightless Oil + Lifting Tonic
4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Differin
Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Oil control
Label from Belgium and Morocco · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Oil Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Oil Intense
400ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Oil to Foam Total Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olay
olay body wash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral B
Oral-B 3D WHITE LUXE éclat et glamour
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Oral-B Advanced Tandvleesbescherming Frisse Munt Tandpasta
75ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B Pro Expert
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B Pro-3D White Advanced Diş macunu
75 ml · Label from Turkiye · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral B
Oral-B Pro-Expert Professionele Bescherming Tandpasta
75ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Oral-B PRO-EXPERTV ADVANCED
75ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B PROFESSIONAL Zahnfleisch & -schmelz PRO-REPAIR ORIGINAL
75 ml · Label from Austria, Germany and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Dr. Bronner’s
Orange-Lavendel Bio Körperlotion
240ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
Organic Lotion Orange Lavender
Label from Hong Kong and World · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Organic Toothpaste Radius
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Frank Body
Original Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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