HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a cellulose ether in which part of the cellulose structure carries hydroxypropyl and methyl groups. This makes it a polymeric material used to adjust the organisation and texture of cosmetic formulations.
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE: what it is
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a cellulose ether in which part of the cellulose structure carries hydroxypropyl and methyl groups. This makes it a polymeric material used to adjust the organisation and texture of cosmetic formulations.
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose can serve as an antistatic and film-forming ingredient. It is also used to bind the formula, stabilise emulsions, control viscosity, and take part in cleansing as a surfactant.
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