Hydroxyethyl Cellulose* Facial Mask

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a water-soluble polymer that is widely used in the cosmetics industry. For facial mask products, its functions mainly include the following aspects.

1. Thickening effect

The essence of the mask needs to have a suitable consistency, and hydroxyethyl cellulose can effectively increase the viscosity of the essence. For a sheet mask, the thickened essence can better adhere to the mask paper, preventing the essence from dripping from the mask paper before use, or flowing too quickly during the mask application process, ensuring that the essence can be fully carried by the mask paper and effectively transferred to the skin surface.

For a smear mask, thickening can keep the mask in a certain shape on the skin, so that it can be evenly applied to the face and remain in its original shape.

2. Moisturizing effect

It can form a moisturizing film on the skin surface. When the mask is applied, hydroxyethyl cellulose will work together with other moisturizing ingredients in the essence. This moisturizing film can prevent the loss of water in the skin, and can also absorb a certain amount of water from the surrounding environment, so that the skin is in a relatively humid environment and enhance the skin's water retention capacity.

This moisturizing effect can keep the skin moisturized for a long time after applying the mask. For dry skin, it can effectively relieve dry and tight skin, making the skin soft and smooth.

3. Stabilize the ingredients of the essence

The mask essence contains a variety of ingredients, and hydroxyethyl cellulose can help stabilize these ingredients to prevent them from stratification and precipitation.