Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch

Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 55 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameHYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number68412-29-3
Prevalence55 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 21.8%Shampoos 16.4%Leave-in Treatments 12.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 10.9%Hair Masks 5.5%Heat Protectants 5.5%

Frequently asked

What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch do in skincare?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch functions as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (21.8% of its uses).

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