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
up & up
up & up sport sunscreen lotion
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Vademecum
Vademecum Blancheur & Plantes
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Vanille Noire Secrets d’Essences
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vaseline
vaseline deep restore yellow btl
Label from Australia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vaseline
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
vaseline spray and go moisturizer
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Extra Gentle Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Hydrate & Plump Facial Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Hydrating Milk Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream by Pacifica Beauty
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Clarins
Velvet Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance
Alba Botanica
Very emollient body lotion
32 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
village naturals therapy
Village naturals therapy muscle moisturizing Shea butter lotion
16 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly clear
1 · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly clear correct & perfect
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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