- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: -
- Classification: Ethoxylated compound , Synthetic polymer
TO KNOW
Hydroxyethylcellulose is a polymer obtained by the action of ethylene oxide on cellulose. It is used in cosmetics as a thickener.
Its functions (INCI)
- Fixing agent: Allows the cohesion of different cosmetic ingredients
- Emulsion stabilizer: Promotes the emulsification process and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
- Film-forming agent: Produces a continuous film on skin, hair or nails
- Stabilizing agent: Improves ingredient or formulation stability and shelf life
- Viscosity Control Agent: Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 3.73% of cosmetics.
