Hydroxypropylcellulose
What Hydroxypropylcellulose is & what it does
A cellulose thickener and film former that builds smooth gels and leaves a light, flexible film. It improves texture and the wear of the formula.
What does Hydroxypropylcellulose do in skincare?
Hydroxypropylcellulose is a modified cellulose used mainly as a thickener, film former, and texture stabilizer. It helps give gels and lotions a smooth, consistent body and can leave a light film that improves how a product wears. In sunscreens it can also help suspend ingredients evenly.
Is Hydroxypropylcellulose safe?
Hydroxypropylcellulose is widely used in cosmetics and is generally regarded as a low-risk ingredient at the levels typically used. It is a plant-derived, modified cellulose that mainly serves a texture role. As with any ingredient, people with specific sensitivities should review the full product formula.
Is Hydroxypropylcellulose natural or synthetic?
Hydroxypropylcellulose is best described as semi-synthetic. It starts from cellulose, a natural plant fiber, which is then chemically modified to make it water-soluble and useful as a thickener. So the base is natural, but the final ingredient is processed.
Sunscreens with Hydroxypropylcellulose
We rate 15 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream Spf 50+
90/100
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Sun Scoop Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen (for Face And Body) | SPF 60 | Pa++++
77/100
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Beach Hut Max 100++ SPF Clear Spray Sunscreen
74/100
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Riemann P20 Sunfilter SPF 30
74/100
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Beach Hut Max 100++ SPF Ice Summer Aerosol
73/100
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Calypso Once A Day Tan & Protect SPF 25 Tan Enhancer
70/100
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Calypso Once A Day SPF 50 Spray
69/100
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Bullfrog Quik Gel Sunscreen SPF 50
66/100
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Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Lotion
65/100
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Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Clear Spray Sunscreen Spf 30
65/100