Definition:
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is a binder that can also be found in cosmetics and personal care products such as makeup, skin care products and shaving cream. This ingredient is added to products so that when other ingredients are compressed, they hold together in a solid shape. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose can also be used as a thickener that allows a product to cling to surfaces such as a toilet bowl.
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We make ingredient choices based on scientific research and our own scientists’ expertise and perspective. But even scientists sometimes disagree about how or where certain ingredients should be used. We encourage anyone with questions to read up on areas of debate. That way, you can make the choices you feel are best for your family. Here are independent sources – both consumer and scientific – spanning various industries that use ingredients similar to ours:
