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
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Retinol Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Retinol Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
L’Oréal
Revitalift Laser Nuit
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
RMS Beauty
Revitalize Hydra Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Anua
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Toner · 250ml · Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Rituel Soin Éclat
1 pièce (0.18 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Pixi
Roll-On AntioxifEYE Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
Roll-On BeautifEYE Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
Roll-On DetoxifEYE Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Roll-on Sun Kids Soin Protecteur Solaire
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Curlsmith
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
Hair styling · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Rose care
200 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Alverde
Rough Nature Bartserum
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
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