Cellulose Acetate
Cellulose Acetate is an emulsifier — natural thickener. It's found in 5 products in our database, making it a less common ingredient.
What it does
Natural thickener
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
5 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Cellulose Acetate
Cleansers
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See all exfoliant→Top products with Cellulose Acetate
Creamy Gentle Exfoliating Pore Perfecting Cleanser with Salicylic Acid
Gentle Rose Beautifying Face Exfoliant
Your Favorite Ex™ Gentle Enzymatic and Physical Exfoliating Gel
Gel Douche Gommant Aux Noyaux D´abricot
Gel douche gommant au savon noir et éclats d'argan
Frequently asked questions
What does Cellulose Acetate do in skincare?
Natural thickener
Is Cellulose Acetate safe for sensitive skin?
Cellulose Acetate is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Cellulose Acetate?
5 products in our database contain Cellulose Acetate. The highest-rated is Peace Out Creamy Gentle Exfoliating Pore Perfecting Cleanser with Salicylic Acid scoring 7.3/9.8.
Can I use Cellulose Acetate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.