Xanthan Gum — Skincare Ingredient
Functional
Xanthan Gum
Thickens water-based formulas
Functional
Neutral
Functional ingredient, safe and well-tolerated.
✓ Pregnancy Safe
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-Free
✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Xanthan Gum?
Natural polysaccharide from corn fermentation — thickener and stabilizer.
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What Xanthan Gum Does
- Thickens water-based formulas
- Stabilizes emulsions naturally
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Skin Type Compatibility
How well Xanthan Gum works for each skin type:
Dry Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Oily Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Combination
Excellent (5/5)
Sensitive
Excellent (5/5)
Acne-Prone
Excellent (5/5)
Mature
Excellent (5/5)
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How to Use Xanthan Gum
Effective at 0.1-1%. Pregnancy-safe.
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Xanthan Gum in Our Catalog
Found in
1 694
products containing Xanthan Gum — mostly in serum, moisturizer.
Top brands using it
- CeraVe58
- La Roche-Posay40
- Paula's Choice28
- COSRX26
- Cetaphil23
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Browse Products with Xanthan Gum
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
The Originote
Acne Spot Cream
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
Environ Skin Care
Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1
Minimalist
AHA BHA 10%
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
Supergoop!
Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50
Celimax
The Vita-A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum
Weleda
Skin Food Light Intensive Cream
innisfree
Retinol Green Tea PDRN Skinbooster Ampoule
Tropic Skincare
Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier
Paula's Choice
Hyaluronic Acid Booster
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xanthan Gum?
Natural polysaccharide from corn fermentation — thickener and stabilizer.
What does Xanthan Gum do for skin?
Thickens water-based formulas Stabilizes emulsions naturally
Is Xanthan Gum safe during pregnancy?
Yes — Xanthan Gum is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What skin types is Xanthan Gum good for?
Xanthan Gum works well for Natural-skincare formulas.
How do I use Xanthan Gum?
Effective at 0.1-1%. Pregnancy-safe.
What is the comedogenic rating of Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.
What is the irritation potential of Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.
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