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
Zendium
Zendium Kids Dentifrice 1-6 Ans Protection Dents de Lait Tube
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium soin genciv75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium toothpaste biogum
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
ZENDIUM TOOTHPASTE Expert Gums
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Medicube
Zero Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Axe
Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Medicube
Zero Pore Cooling Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bondi sands
Zinc Mineral SPF 50+
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Acure
Zombie Cell Clarifying Serum with Milk Thistle
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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