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
Unilever
Sensitive Expert avec Minéral HAP
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Peotect, SPF30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Protect+, SPF30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Sensitive mineral active Protezione gengive by Mentadent
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
sensodyne extra whitening toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
clear
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shower Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Sig i8 sn natu 75x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig i8 sn sens 75x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig nat elmts coco 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig nat elmts herb 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Unilever
Sig tp i8 sens expt 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig tp i8 wholesome 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig tp wn gold 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig tub75x3 wsyst blanc
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig wn detox charbon x3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x2
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig wn detox coco 75ml x3
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sign wn detox charbon x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice 3-6 ans Goût Fraise Tube
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Action 123 Soin Complet
Lists fragrance, sulfates
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