Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It appears in about 12% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 264 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | XANTHAN GUM |
| Function | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING |
| CAS number | 11138-66-2 |
| EC number | 234-394-2 |
| Prevalence | 11,212 products (12.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 264 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Serums 22.9%General Moisturizers 9.6%Face Cleansers 9.4%Sheet Masks 6.3%Toners 4.6%Wash Off Masks 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Xanthan Gum do in skincare?
- Xanthan Gum functions as a binding, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Xanthan Gum allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Xanthan Gum?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22.9% of its uses).
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