Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,750 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Sunday Riley
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
aquasource
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - arôme fruits rouges - enfants 6 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - expert blancheur - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - expert nettoyage - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - fraicheur intense - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - soins sensibles - dents sensibles - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice et bain de bouche - 2 en 1 fraicheur extrême - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice et bain de bouche enfant - 2en1 - enfants 6 + - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan bio - dentifrice complet - à l’extrait de menthe bio protection émail et gencives - 75 ml e
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Auchan bio dentifrice enfants 3-6 ans fraise
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Auchan dentifrice fraîcheur intense tube 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice - fraise - enfants 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice - fraise 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice fraise tube 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Avant
Avant pink orchid subtle restoring overnight serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Aveeno clear completion cream cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
avon sun protection face spf 25
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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