Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,836 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
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro expert
1 · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
MAC
Pro Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Oral-B
pro repair original
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sensodyne
Pro-Émail Bain de bouche quotidien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
Sensodyne
Pro-Émail Blancheur Menthe Douce
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Aliento Fresco
75 ml ℮ · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Blancheur
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Fresh Breath
75 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
Pro-Expert Intense
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Multi-Protection
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Pro-Health Advanced Sensitive Releif
5.1oz 144g · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Probiotic + Exfoliation Mask
Mask · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Super Teeth
Probiotic mineral toothpaste
3.4oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Sensodyne
Pronamel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiesdorf
Protect & Bronze 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
200ml · Label from France and Lebanon · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Protect & Hydrate 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
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