OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
High-molecular-weight cellulose-derived polymer with low expected dermal absorption; limited ingredient-specific toxicology suggests low concern in cosmetic use.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Moderate
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
High-molecular-weight cellulose-derived polymer with low expected dermal absorption; limited ingredient-specific toxicology suggests low concern in cosmetic use.
What it does
Improves viscosity, texture, and emulsion stability.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.