Cellulose Gum
Categories: Texture Enhancer, Plant Extracts
Cellulose Gum at a Glance
- Natural polymer that helps thicken cosmetics
- Its water-binding and film-forming properties to improve skin’s hydration
- Can be used to control the viscosity and help products dispense properly
- Plays a role in stabilizing water-based emulsions
Cellulose Gum Description
Cellulose gum is a natural, plant-derived ingredient that is most often used as a thickener but also used as a film-forming agent. The versatility of cellulose gum makes it a valuable addition to many types of water-based formulas since it also helps control viscosity to improve how products dispense.In addition, cellulose gum plays a role in stabilizing water-based emulsions.
This ingredient has been deemed safe as used in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel. Cellulose gum is also a food-grade ingredient, further testament to its safety. Usage levels in cosmetics and oral care products such as toothpaste range from 0.0002–20%.
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Cellulose Gum References
Journal of Materials Science, Materials Medicine, May 2020, ePublication
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2009
Journal of Materials Science, Materials Medicine, May 2020, ePublication
Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, September 2018, pages 269–274
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2009, pages 1–49