Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is an emulsifier — natural thickener and stabiliser. It's found in 1334 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Natural thickener and stabiliser
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
1334 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Xanthan Gum
Top products with Xanthan Gum
The Littles 8.0
Vitamin C Brightening Serum-Infused Mask for Dark Spots
Watermelon Milk™ Peptide Cushion Cream Refillable Moisturizer for Dry Skin & Barrier Support
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
barrier+ Triple Lipid Activating Serum With Plumping Peptides and Niacinamide
Firming Bakuchi Anti-Aging Serum with Peptides and Retinol Alternative
Après Skin Overnight Moisturizer + Mask with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid
Reset to Balance Mode Kit - Routine Set for Oily Skin and Pore + Shine Control
Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Ceramide Milky Essence for Full-Body Hydration
Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide
A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic
DIVE IN 5D Hyaluronic Acid Ultra Hydrating Serum for Plump & Glow Skin
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
PDRN Repair + Soothe Korean Prickly Pear Toner Pads for Skin Barrier Repair
Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support
10% Niacinamide Booster
Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Overnight Barrier Hydrating Bio-Collagen Recovery Mask
Frequently asked questions
What does Xanthan Gum do in skincare?
Natural thickener and stabiliser
Is Xanthan Gum safe for sensitive skin?
Xanthan Gum is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Xanthan Gum?
1334 products in our database contain Xanthan Gum. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Xanthan Gum every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.