A polymer that is derived from its namesake, cellulose, which is plant-based. It has many formula-helper benefits, including thickening and product stabilization.
Functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Binding,
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Binding,
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Emulsion Stabilizing,
Emulsion Stabilizing
Emulsion stabilizing – increases the stability of a formula.
Emulsion Stabilizing,
Emulsion Stabilizing
Emulsion stabilizing – increases the stability of a formula.
Film-Forming,
Film-Forming
Film-forming – creates a film to increase wear time.
Film-Forming,
Film-Forming
Film-forming – creates a film to increase wear time.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Overview
Cellulose gum is an anionic polymer that is derived from its namesake, cellulose, which is plant-based.
This negatively charged ingredient is water soluble, which means it swells in the presence of water to create water-based gels. This allows it to act as a binding agent, in which it secures the various ingredients within the skincare product to prevent them from separating.
In addition, cellulose gum acts as a viscosity controlling ingredient, as well as an emulsion stabilizer, due to its thickening properties. Finally, cellulose gum can also form films, which prevent the other ingredients from being rinsed away easily by water or sweat.
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