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Ingredient Facts
Cellulose
Ingredient · Absorbent · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Cellulose
CAS #
9004-34-6
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Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Traditional Use
Cellulose as a cosmetic ingredient is a modern industrial derivative of plant cellulose, first processed at scale in the 19th century. Used in cosmetics since the early 20th century as a thickener, binder, and texture modifier to improve product consistency.