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
Signal
Signal Bain de Bouche White Now
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
signal bio blancheur naturelle
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Signal
Signal Bio Protection Naturelle
75 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Blancheur Naturelle 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Enfants 3-6 ans Fraise 2x50ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Enfants 7+ ans Menthe 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Fraîcheur Naturelle 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
Signal
SIGNAL Dentifrice Bio Fraîcheur Naturelle 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Protection Naturelle 2x75ml
150 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Protection Naturelle 75ml
450 ml · Label from France · Lists essential oils, sulfates
Signal
SIGNAL Dentifrice Bio Soin Gencives 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Signal
Signal Soin Sérum Sensibilité Email
35 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sukin
Signature Antioxidant Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Finishing Hairspray
Hair styling · 7.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
skin active fast bright
30 ml · Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Skin Barrier Rich Moisturizer with Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
True Botanicals
Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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