Microcrystalline Cellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, absorbent agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 77 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE |
| Function | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING |
| CAS number | 9004-34-6 |
| EC number | 232-674-9 |
| Prevalence | 823 products (0.89% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 77 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 12,100 |
Used in
Sunscreens 16.3%General Moisturizers 12.5%Exfoliators 11.5%Serums 8.5%Face Cleansers 8.4%Wash Off Masks 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Microcrystalline Cellulose do in skincare?
- Microcrystalline Cellulose functions as an abrasive, absorbent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Microcrystalline Cellulose?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (16.3% of its uses).
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