Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,750 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Balea
Balea Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Balea med ultra sensitive waschgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea med Waschgel Ultra Sensitive, 150 ml
Lists coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bálsamo After Shave
Lists fragrance
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Mask - Lifting Hydrogel Patch with Collagen Threads
Mask · Lists fragrance
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Glow Recipe
Banana Souffle Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25
Concealer · Lists silicones
Ole Henriksen
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
BYOMA
Barrier Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
chicco
Bath and shower gel Baby Moments Kids
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Baume mains renfort protecteur
Lists fragrance
nivea
baume riche réparateur et soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kristin Ess
Beach Wave Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Beam Blocker - Invisible Korean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Mixsoon
Bean Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Mixsoon
Bean Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Beauté des pieds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Balea
Beauty Effect Tagescreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bedtime Bright
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Krave
Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++: Lightweight Transparent Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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