| INCI Name | Effects On | Natural Source | |
| Face Care | Hair Care | ||
| Carboxymethyl Cellulose | Thickening, Film-Forming, Gentle, Prevents ingredient separation for a uniform product. | Styling Support, Conditioning, Stabilizer, Moisture Retention. | Cellulose, the base material for CMC, is a structural component found in the cell walls of plants, predominantly wood and cotton. |