Is microcrystalline cellulose safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Microcrystalline Cellulose has been flagged by CSPI as a bulking agent derived from wood pulp; limited gut concern concern (LOW risk level). onlyonlywholefood has found it in 0 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain microcrystalline cellulose?

We have identified 0 products containing microcrystalline cellulose. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlywholefood.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Low Concern

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Flagged by CSPI as a bulking agent derived from wood pulp; limited gut concern concern

What it is

Microcrystalline Cellulose is a cosmetic ingredient flagged by CSPI as a bulking agent derived from wood pulp; limited gut concern concern.

No products in our database currently contain this ingredient.

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