Snapshot
- Overview
- A plant fiber used to thicken and stabilize formulas.
- Category
- Tone/Texture
- Type
- Thickener
Cellulose
Cellulose is a plant-derived polysaccharide made of glucose units found in cell walls. In personal care products it's used to build viscosity, stabilize suspensions, and adjust texture in gels, creams, and cleansing formats.
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Our take
Is Cellulose a Good Ingredient?
It's a stable, inert texturizer that reliably controls viscosity and suspension, which earns it a Good rating, though it doesn't deliver the benefits of a direct skincare active.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Gives formulas a thicker, cushioned feel and helps keep particles evenly dispersed for a consistent application.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in serums, sheet masks, and gentle cleansers to control flow and create a smooth glide.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated with low irritation potential. In finished cosmetics it is not expected to be sensitizing; avoid inhaling loose powders during handling.
Products with Cellulose
