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Microcrystalline Cellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Purified plant cellulose milled fine — thickens, soaks up a little oil, and gives a smooth blurring feel; stays on the surface.
What it does
Microcrystalline cellulose is purified plant cellulose milled to a fine powder. It is often combined with cellulose gum. It stays on the surface and is a texture ingredient, not an active.
Also known as
MCC
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