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
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Workable Hairspray
Hair styling · 6.7 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Working Texture Spray
Hair styling · 6.9 OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
wow bust
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
cerave
www.cerave.com 3’606000"537729
12 oz 340g · Lists silicones
Himalaya
Xylitol Toothpaste
4.0 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Yerba Mate Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Yves rocher
Yves rocher huile de douche sensuelle noix de coco
200 ml 6.7 fil. oZ. · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves rocher
Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Creme Hydrating Gel Cream
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
yves rocher shampoo riparazione
300 ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher SO Elixir Purple Body Lotion
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Zahnfleisch-Intensivpflege
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Oral-B
Zahnpasta Professioneller Schutz
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Enfants +7ans
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Enfants 1 à 6 Ans
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Extra Fraîcheur 75ml Lot de 2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complète
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complete 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Junior 5+ years
75 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance
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