Cellulose Gum
Cellulose Gum is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 466 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, mask and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, from plant cellulose. Thickens and stabilizes formulas.
What it does
Contains Cellulose Gum: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose Gum: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose Gum: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose Gum: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32485, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as carmellose.
Products that contain Cellulose Gum
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Crest
3D White Luxe Diamond Strong Brilliant Mint Fluoride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Unilever
Aclarado perfecto
Lists fragrance, silicones
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Cool Peppermint Dentifrice with Fluoristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Minty Fresh Striped Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
ACTIVE SALT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Derma E
Advanced Peptides and Flora-Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Dentitex
Advanced Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Adventure anti-perspirant/anti-transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Anti-tartre
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Deliplus
Anticaries con flúor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
HiSmile
Anticavity Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rovectin
Aqua Deep Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Aquarius Pore Purifying Clarify Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Desert Essence
Arctic Berry Mouth Rinse
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - a base de plantes - 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Auchan - dentifrice - expert nettoyage - 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Auchan bio dentifrice enfants 3-6 ans fraise
Lists fragrance
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