Ingredient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
HEC
Cellosize
Natrosol
Cellulose Hydroxyethyl Ether
What it is
A plant-cellulose-derived thickener that gives water-based ampoules, toners, and gels their gel-like body.
How it works
Dissolves in water to form a viscous, film-forming network that thickens the formula and helps keep other ingredients evenly suspended.
What it does
Emulsion stabiliser
Viscosity controlling
Film forming
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.
Found in these products
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Worth knowing
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Heartleaf 80 Moisture Soothing Ampoule
Generally well tolerated
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Worth knowing
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Pine Calming Cica Cream
Worth knowing
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1025 Dokdo Dual Essence
Worth knowing
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1025 Dokdo Mud Pack
Worth knowing
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Cream
Worth knowing
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
Generally well tolerated
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
Generally well tolerated