Hydrolyzed Cellulose Gum

AKA: Cellulose Gum Hydrolysate

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from plant cellulose sources including wood pulp, cotton, and other plant materials. Produced through chemical hydrolysis of cellulose followed by gum modification to increase viscosity and stabilizing properties.

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

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR