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 22, 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
Dentifrice Signal Anti-tartre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Dentifrice Système Blancheur Original 1 Semaine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Dentifrice triple protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil + 2 años
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil +6 años
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cora
déodorant fraicheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Caudalie
Depuffing Eye Cream with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DM
Donto Dent
Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Dontodent Kräuter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dm
Dontodent Sensitive Zahncreme
Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Dontodent Zahncreme Antibakteriell
Lists fragrance
Dr Squatch
Dr. Squach Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance
Elmex
Elmex Sensitive Professional Repair & Prevent Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Night Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Fixodent 47gr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Procter & Gamble
Fixodent original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
procter & gamble
Fluocaril
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
henkel
Fluor et plantes (sauge, mélisse, thym)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists sulfates
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
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