Ingredients: Cellulose Acetate
Fine for Face & Body.
This naturally derived exfoliating agent is designed as a biodegradable alternative to polyethylene beads. It provides equivalent functionality in terms of abrasiveness, hardness, cleaning efficiency and irritancy, with the added bonus of being environmentally friendly.
Material Origin: Wood Pulp, non GMO.
Particle size: 500 mesh.
Ingredient Manufacturing Process: Cellulose is a polysaccharide that can be extracted from wood pulp. The cellulose is then cooked up in a mixture of acetic acid (vinegar) and acetic anhydride in the presence of sulfuric acid to produce cellulose acetate. The cellulose acetate is then washed in acetone to complete the transition to fibrous tissue, and then it is moulded into our exfoliant.
Dose: Typically added at levels between 1-10%
Formulating Ideas: Body Scrub, Exfoliating Hand Wash.
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