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
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Q10 Plus Soin de jour FPS 15
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 5%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Acure
Radically Rejuvenating Bakuchiol Dual Phase Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Radically Rejuvenating Eye Cream - Under Eye Cream & Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Rael
rael beauty collagen plump and smooth facial sheet masks
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
rapid reveal peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Raw Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion w/ Frankincense and Myrrh
384 ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
readi-cat 2
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Rebel Rosebud Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rituals
Recovery hand balm
70ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OSEA
Red Algae Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
HiSmile
red velvet toothpaste
60g · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
RMS Beauty
ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Refining Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Refreshing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
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