Ingredient · dataset v56
Xanthan Gum and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A fermented-sugar polysaccharide thickener; a water-loving carbohydrate mesh, not a lipid.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Thickener
Checked products with this ingredient (14)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Cleansers, Masks, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Toners
Antifungal treatments (2)
Cleansers (1)
Masks (1)
Micellar waters (1)
Moisturizers (3)
- Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
Serums & Treatments (4)
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 30 ml
- Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10% 30 ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 150 ml
- COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 20 ml
Shampoos (1)
Toners (1)
Related thickener
- Acacia Senegal Gum — No known trigger
- Agar — No known trigger
- Algin — No known trigger
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate — No known trigger
- Bentonite — No known trigger
- Biosaccharide Gum-1 — No known trigger
- Biosaccharide Gum-2 — No known trigger
- Calamine — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Xanthan Gum trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A fermented-sugar polysaccharide thickener; a water-loving carbohydrate mesh, not a lipid.
Does Xanthan Gum feed Malassezia?
No known link: Xanthan Gum is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Xanthan Gum →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.