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
Garnier
Pure Active 3 en 1
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active 3 in 1 carbone
150 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
150 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
PURE ALGUE
75 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
pure calmille
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Pure Charcoal Mask
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Garnier
Pure Clean Detangler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Body Butter
Body lotion · 7.4oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Pure Radiance Sugar Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · 9.4oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Jane Iredale
PureMatch Liquid Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Pureness Gel Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Pureness Gel-Crème hydratant Shiseido
40ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cocokind
Purifying Clay Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
INDIE LEE
Purifying Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Purity Lash (Black)
Mascara · 8.5 mL · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser with Turmeric Extract
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Q10 - creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme nuit anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Q10 Anti-Falten POWER
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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