Cellulose

Cellulose gently maintains the skin barrier, while formulas with glycerin or vegetable extracts measurably boost skin moisture and hydration. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well, and it is available in helpful forms such as gentle exfoliators. It layers easily into your daily routine.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
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Popular cellulose products
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Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
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Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
Cellulose exfoliators
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Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
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Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
What reviewers say about popular cellulose products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular cellulose product on Lovi.
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel Gentle exfoliation ★4.6 · 4.2k+ reviews
- Leaves skin soft
- Removes dead skin
- “gentle exfoliation without the stinging or irritation”
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel Gentle on skin ★4.6 · 4.5k+ reviews
- Smoothes texture
- Non-drying
- “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin”
Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant Incredibly smooth skin ★4.7 · 1.7k+ reviews
Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser Smoother skin texture ★4.7 · 400+ reviews
- Gentle deep clean
- Ideal for oily/combo skin
- “skin texture is immediately more even”
Cellulose for dry skin
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Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
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Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
Cellulose for oily skin
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
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Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
-
Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
Cellulose for combination skin
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Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
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Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
-
Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
Cellulose for sensitive skin
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Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
-
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
-
Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
Cellulose for acne-prone skin
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Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
-
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
-
Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
Cellulose for mature skin
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Peter Thomas Roth
FIRMx Peeling Gel
€42.65
- Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
-
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Enzyme Cleanser
€53.90
- Tatcha The Rice Polish: Deep
-
Beauty of Joseon
Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
€8.58
Questions and answers
What does cellulose do for the skin?
Cellulose helps moisturize the skin and can significantly increase skin hydration when used in masks or membranes.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
How do you use cellulose?
Cellulose is used in bacterial cellulose membranes and skin masks to help hydrate the skin. You can apply these masks to improve moisture levels effectively.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
Should you use cellulose in the morning or at night?
Cellulose can be used at any time of day as it helps support skin hydration. It is well tolerated by the skin and is unlikely to cause barrier disruption.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
Can you use cellulose every day?
Yes, you can use cellulose every day as it shows good skin compatibility without disrupting your skin barrier. Studies show that bacterial cellulose masks can also help increase skin hydration.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
Does cellulose cause purging or irritation?
Cellulose is unlikely to cause skin irritation or barrier disruption. Clinical studies show that bacterial cellulose membranes have good skin compatibility in human subjects.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
Which skin types is cellulose best for?
Cellulose is best for a wide range of skin types, offering High fits for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and a Superior fit for mature skin and skin with dark spots. For these skin types, top product choices include Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel, Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel, Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant, and Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser.
Research on cellulose
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