Dextrin
Dextrin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, binding agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 847 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | DEXTRIN |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 9004-53-9 |
| EC number | 232-675-4 |
| Prevalence | 547 products (0.59% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 847 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Serums 19.9%Toners 14.4%Face Cleansers 13.2%Facial Treatments 5.7%Exfoliators 4.6%Sheet Masks 4.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Dextrin do in skincare?
- Dextrin functions as an absorbent, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Dextrin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (19.9% of its uses).
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