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Cellulose Gum

Helps oil and water mix.

What it is

A thickener made from cellulose, the fiber that gives plants their structure, usually from wood pulp or cotton.

Thickens the product, binds ingredients together and keeps oil and water from separating.

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What it does in a formula

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Emulsion stabilising
Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling
Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming
Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance