Cellulose
Cellulose
- Role
- A plant polysaccharide that absorbs and adds body and opacity to a product.
- Catalog formulas
- 3
- Type
- Texture
- Verified
- 09.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
A natural polysaccharide of plant origin. INCI functions: absorbent, bulking, opacifying and viscosity controlling.
Part of a system, not a label in isolation
In the catalogue it appears in roll-ons and a solid deodorant balm, where it affects the consistency and the after-feel. It does not reduce sweat production.
The CIR concluded that Cellulose is safe in the present practices of use (amended assessment of cellulose and related polymers, 2009); the CIR summary table lists use concentrations of up to 88%.
It is used as a bulking agent and absorbent; an individual reaction to the finished product is possible.
Not to be confused with Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose or Microcrystalline Cellulose: these are separate INCI names for modified or specially processed cellulose.
Products containing Cellulose
Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.
Sources
The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.
- EU CosIng: Cellulose Supports: INCI functions, substance identity
- COSMILE Europe (Cosmetics Europe): Cellulose Supports: INCI functions, substance description
- CIR: Quick Reference Table (summary of conclusions, 2014) Supports: safety conclusion, use concentrations