Ingredient
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Low risk
FunctionThickener
What it is — Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (INCI: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose) is a cellulose-derived (plant-based) thickening and film-forming polymer.
What it does — It is commonly used to provide stable, often clear thickening, improve texture and form a light film that supports slip and feel.
Typical use — Found in gels, serums, cleansers and masks.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable; it is a background texture agent rather than a skin active and works with other thickeners.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert, non-irritating thickener/film-former. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - thickener/film-forming polymer, inert and non-irritating.
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Found in these DHALIORA products
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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