murphyCellulose Succinate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based cellulose (wood pulp or cotton) and succinic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. Produced through esterification, chemically bonding cellulose with succinic acid to create the ester compound.
Cellulose Succinate is the ester of Cellulose and Succinic acid
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR