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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

A thickener made in a lab by modifying cellulose, the fiber that gives plants their structure.

Thickens the product and helps keep its ingredients evenly mixed.

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What it does in a formula

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Emulsion stabilising
Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling
Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming
Reduces staticOfficial EU function: Antistatic