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
Hello
Smiling Shark Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Mineral Fusion
So Ageless Fanned Out Volume Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mineral Fusion
So Classy Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Mineral Fusion
So High Extended Length Mascara
Mascara · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Mineral Fusion
So Lifted Defined Curl Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · 0.81 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Soft Pearl Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
SOFTENING BLOW DRY FOAM
Hair styling · 5.6 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Cosmia
Soin de jour hydratant
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Yves rocher
SOLAIRE PEAU PARFAITE
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Torriden
SOLID IN Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Sonnenmilch classic LSF 30
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Acure
Soothing Day Cream with Argan Oil for Sensitive Skin
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Sorbet Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, essential oils
All Good
SPF50 Anti-Aging Daily Mineral Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Split End Mender
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Spoonful of Sugar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
sport face oil-free lotion sunscreen 70
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · 236ml · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Spray protecteur solaire
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Spray Solaire Lait Fluide Sécurité
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Auchan
Spray solaire Water resistant UVA Kids
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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