Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
What Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is & what it does
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is a cellulose gum, a modified plant-derived polysaccharide made from cellulose. It is widely used as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer that controls viscosity and keeps emulsions and suspensions uniform. In skincare and sunscreen it can give gels and lotions body and a smooth, cushiony texture while helping prevent ingredients from separating. It is a common, well-established formulation aid.
What is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose?
It is a cellulose gum, a modified plant-derived polysaccharide. It is widely used as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer in cosmetics.
What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose do in skincare?
It controls viscosity and keeps emulsions and suspensions uniform, giving gels and lotions body and a smooth, cushiony texture while helping prevent separation.
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose safe?
It is a common, well-established formulation aid that is generally considered safe and non-irritating. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Nivea Kid'S Sun Lotion Spf 50+
77/100
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Keya Seth Aromatherapy Umbrella Sunscreen Solution SPF 40
75/100
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No Ad Sun Care 85 SPF
56/100