Potassium Cellulose Succinate

AKA: Cellulose derivative, Film-former

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from plant cellulose, typically sourced from wood pulp or cotton linters. Produced through esterification of cellulose with succinic anhydride, then converted to potassium salt.

Potassium salt of cellulose succinate

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

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

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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