Cellulose Gum
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Characteristics
- INCI
- Cellulose Gum
- Ru.
- Carboxymethyl Cellulose
- CAS
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9004-32-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- Functions
- binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, masking, viscosity controlling
- Irritancy
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0 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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0 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Для кого подходит
Description
Cellulose Gum is a plant-derived thickening agent made by modifying cellulose, the structural material found in plant cell walls. In cosmetics, it’s used mainly to increase viscosity, improve texture, and help water-based formulas stay evenly mixed. You’ll often see it in gels, lotions, cleansers, masks, and hair products because it gives formulas a smoother, more cushiony feel without adding oiliness.
For skin, Cellulose Gum can make products feel less runny and more comfortable to apply, which is especially helpful in lightweight moisturizers, serums, and rinse-off formulas. In hair care, it can help conditioners and styling products spread more evenly and cling a bit better to strands. It’s generally a good fit for people who prefer simple, non-greasy textures or formulas that need a stable, polished finish. A caveat: it’s a functional support ingredient, not an active treatment, so it won’t directly brighten, hydrate deeply, or repair skin on its own.
Found in products (3 762 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции SUNdance (46 продуктов)
