Cellulose
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Primary fibre component of plants
EWG Safety Score
What Is Cellulose?
Primary fiber component of plants. Used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and to bind other ingredients together.
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These appear on ingredients lists under different names but are the same substance. Cellulose is the common form.
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