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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Good

Absorbent

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch at a glance

  • Modified version of corn starch known for its humectant (hydrating) properties
  • Also functions as an opacifying agent and/or binding agent (to mesh ingredients together)
  • Can be used to adjust the viscosity of a formula
  • Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch description

Hydrolyzed corn starch is a form of corn starch that has undergone hydrolysis. Hydrolysis involves changing an ingredient from one form to another by the addition of water. While regular corn starch is famous for its powder-like absorbent properties, this modified version is known for its humectant (hydrating) properties. Hydrolyzed corn starch can also function as an opacifying agent and/or binding agent (to mesh ingredients together) in skin care and other beauty products. It is sometimes used to adjust the viscosity of a formula and is classified as a plant sugar known as a polysaccharide. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel deemed hydrolyzed corn starch as a safe cosmetic ingredient. Their report looked at products with concentrations 1% or below, amounts typically used for the desired performance and pleasing aesthetics this form of corn starch can provide.

Related ingredients: Cornstarch Cyclodextrin

Products with Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 30
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 5 Moisturiser AM: The final step of your daytime routine is a moisturiser with SPF 30 or higher to shield your skin from sun damage
Day Moisturisers Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 30
Combination skin, Oily skin
£39.00
Resist Anti-Aging Replenishing Toner
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 2 Toner: After cleansing your skin needs a product that replenishes its surface. A good toner does exactly that
Step 2 Toners Resist Anti-Aging Replenishing Toner
Normal skin, Dry skin
£29.00
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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch references

  • Polysaccharides, 2015, pages 1,867-1,892
  • https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nattaya-Lourith/publication/284290859_Biopolysaccharides_for_Skin_Hydrating_Cosmetics/links/5900547daca2725bd71e8f2a/Biopolysaccharides-for-Skin-Hydrating-Cosmetics.pdf
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2011, pages 17S-39S
  • CosmeticsInfo.org, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, ePublication

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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