Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,750 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Belli
Anti-Blemish Facial Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Organic Forest
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Overnight Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
HiSmile
Anticavity Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Juice Beauty
Antioxidant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Skinfix
Antioxidant Tetrapeptide Soothing Treatment
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
eucerin
antipigment
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
alverde
Après lotion mit mir
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
alverde
Après-Lotion Bio-Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cien
Après-Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Haleon
Aquafresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Aquafresh Triple Protection - Menthe Fraîche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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