Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, humectant agent. It is used in 197 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH |
| Function | BINDING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 8029-43-4 |
| EC number | 232-436-4 |
| Prevalence | 197 products (0.21% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
Used in
Serums 13.2%General Moisturizers 10.7%Gel, Pomade & Wax 6.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.6%Mascaras 5.6%Face Cleansers 4.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydrolyzed Corn Starch do in skincare?
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch functions as a binding, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydrolyzed Corn Starch allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydrolyzed Corn Starch?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.2% of its uses).
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