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
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
PINK CLOUD Rosewater + Tremella Jelly Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Pink Peel-off Maske
16ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Shampoo™
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr. Dennis Gross
Plump + Repair Peptide Lip Treatment Tint
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Plumping Collagen Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Caudalie
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Powermatte Lip Pigment
Lip · Lists silicones
hello bello
Premium Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Colgate
Prevident
100 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates
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