Cellulose
Cellulose is a viscosity controlling and absorbent ingredient. It’s in 36 products on Poliage, most often body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Cellulose: used to make the product less clear and add bulk.
What it does
Contains Cellulose: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32480, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as cellulosum.
Products that contain Cellulose
palmer’s
Lists fragrance, silicones
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde Crème
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
palmer’s cocoa butter hand cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
floralys
papier toilette
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Love Beauty And Planet
Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sabon
Sabon Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
sanitizer
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Nivea
Tägliches Wasch-Peeling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Toothpaste Cavity Protection
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly clear correct & perfect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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