Microcrystalline Cellulose
Absorbent; Bulking Agent; Texture Enhancer
Low concern for topical use because cellulose is a large, poorly absorbed polymer. Inhalation | Fine particulate forms may be mechanically irritating if inhaled, especially in loose powders or occupational handling.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low concern for topical use because cellulose is a large, poorly absorbed polymer. Inhalation | Fine particulate forms may be mechanically irritating if inhaled, especially in loose powders or occupational handling.
What it does
A purified cellulose material used to provide structure, absorbency, texture, and bulk in cosmetic formulations.
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.
Sources
- 1 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cellulose https://www.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
