Hydrolyzed Cellulose Gum

Hydrolyzed Cellulose Gum 1
Hydrolyzed Cellulose Gum 2
AKA: Cellulose Gum Hydrolysate
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Cellulose Gum is the hydrolysate of Cellulose Gum obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Creates protective layer
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the 20th century as a modified plant polysaccharide derived from cellulose. Used in modern cosmetics as a thickening and stabilizing agent to improve texture and consistency.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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