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
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Henkel
Mon premier Teraxyl goût Fraise
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Motionsense active shield
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Colgate
Natural Extracts Reinforced Defense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Nivea Sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun kids protect & play 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun Kids Schutz & Pflege
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Sun protect and moisture
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea sun Schutz & Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Oral B
Oral B 1 2 3 Extra fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
oral b complete
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Twice
Oral Wellness Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Oral-B 123 Fresh Mint Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
Oral-B 3D WHITE LUXE éclat et glamour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Oral-B Complete - Extra Blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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