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
CeraVe
SA Smoothing Cleanser
Label from Moldova and Morocco · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · 50ml · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
Salicylic Acid Serum 2%
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medicube
Salmon PDRN Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask
Mask · 28g · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
sanfte Reinigungsmilch
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
200ml · Label from France, Germany and Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Hairstory
Sans Savon Body Wash Charlevoix Boreal Forest Blend
Body wash · 8oz · Lists essential oils
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Amande douce & lait
2 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Menthe Intense au Charbon Actif 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Noix de Coco + Citron Vert 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Wondermint 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Bergamote + Citron Vert 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Rose + Vanille 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidts ToothPaste
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Second Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Self-Tan Sun Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colgate
Sensation White, Zahnpasta
75 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pampers
Sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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