What it is
It aids in the formation of a transparent gel and acts as a thickener in cosmetic products.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
PregnancyNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Cancer freeNot listed as an ingredient to be mutagenic but it may cause cancer if it contains 1,4-dioxane
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Attributes
ComedogenicityNot listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Acne prone skinSafe for use
Sensitive skinSafe for use
Note
- Hydroxyethyl cellulose is not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data
Conclusion Hydroxyethyl cellulose is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
- Noreen et al., International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®'s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in