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
The Ordinary
Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun Kids Lait Protecteur Format Voyage
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun kids Lait protecteur Protect & Sensitive
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun Kids Spray Protecteur Hydratant FPS 50+
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Doctor Fiterman
Sun Protect
50ml · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sun protect&bronze FPS 30
200ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea
Sun Schutz & Pflege LSF 30
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COOLA
Sunblock Lotion SPF 30 for Face - Cucumber Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Sundance
Sundance Kids 50 Sonnenmilch
200 ml · Label from Germany and New Zealand · Lists chemical UV filters
Native
Sunscreen Spritz
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Orkla
Sunsilk minerals Coconut Care
750 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Super BB
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Super Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Fade Discoloration Moisturizer | Dark Spot Treatment
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Herbivore
SUPER NOVA 5% Vitamin C + Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask | AHA & BHA Mask
Mask · 20ml · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Bumps & Uneven Textured Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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