CROSCARMELLOSE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
CROSCARMELLOSE
Safety grade: A
Croscarmellose is a modified form of cellulose, a plant-based material, that's specially processed to absorb water and create a gel-like texture. It's commonly used in both cosmetics and tablets to help bind ingredients together and control thickness.
This ingredient helps bind product components together, adds bulk and texture, creates a gel-like consistency, and controls how thick or thin the product feels on your skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Viscosity Controlling ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C