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
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Bayer
Bepanthen Sensicalm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bayer
Bepanthol REGENWRIERENDE körperlotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Berry Dewy Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Beta-Clarity Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COSRX
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
BHA Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists salicylic acid
Deliplus
Bicarbonato Blanqueador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Chantecaille
Bio Lifting Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
Biocellulose Brightening Treatment Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Night Restore Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Biotherm Anti-wrinkles sun cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Odacite
Black Mint Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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