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
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · 28 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Sensitive Skin
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Super Smooth AHA + BHA Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · 2.82 oz · Lists exfoliating acid
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
e.l.f. Cosmetics
SuperClarify Cleanser
Lists essential oils, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sephora
SUPERMASK - The Mud Mask
Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
True Botanicals
SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Ultra Restore Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Targeted Spot Solution with Salicylic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tarte
tartelette tubing mascara
Mascara · 0.27 Fl. Oz. · Lists drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Tea Tree and Vitamin E Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Rael
Tea Tree Face Mask for Balanced-Looking Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
tea tree ginger
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Teraxyl
Teraxyl - 2 en 1 - Dentifrice + Bain de Bouche - Non-Stop Fresh aux essences de Menthe
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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