Potassium Cellulose Succinate

Potassium Cellulose Succinate 1
Potassium Cellulose Succinate 2
AKA: Cellulose derivative, Film-former
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Potassium salt of cellulose succinate
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic polymer created in the 20th century by combining cellulose (plant fiber) with succinic acid. Designed as a film-forming and thickening agent for modern cosmetic formulations.
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-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR