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
Lacura
Reinigungsmilch Classic
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Inika Organic
Renew & Restore Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleanser · 8 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
340 g · Label from Canada · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Marie Veronique
Replenishing Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Replenishing Vegan Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Rescue Tonic
Toner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · 120mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Philosophy
resurfacing solution
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion
Body lotion · 300ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Texture Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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