Cellulose Acetate
Cellulose Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming agent. It is used in 82 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 370 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CELLULOSE ACETATE |
| Function | FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9004-35-7 |
| Prevalence | 82 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 370 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Exfoliators 43.9%Body Scrubs 18.3%Face Cleansers 6.1%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.9%Sunscreens 4.9%Wash Off Masks 4.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Cellulose Acetate do in skincare?
- Cellulose Acetate functions as a film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Cellulose Acetate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Cellulose Acetate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (43.9% of its uses).
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