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
Sensodyne
sensodyne Zahnpasta sanftweiß
1pcs · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
sephora
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Sérum activateur d’éclat Glow Énergie C+
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
0.03 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux Cèdre & Eucalyptus antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Clear
shampoo
1l · Label from Jordan and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Alverde
SHAMPOO ULTRA SENSITIV
200 ml · Label from Bulgaria · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shaving conditioner
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Softsoap
Shea & Almond Oil
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · 192g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Alba Botanica
Sheer Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Sheer Tint Zinc SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
240 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hawaiian Tropic
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
240 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Signal
Sig bio junior +7 ment x2
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Actif White Now Gold
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche Gel Liquide Haleine Pro-Pure
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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