Hydroxypropyl Starch
Hydroxypropyl Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 46 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 9049-76-7 / 68584-86-1 |
| Prevalence | 46 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 90 |
Used in
Mascaras 19.6%Setting Spray & Powders 17.4%Mousse & Foam 13%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.5%Conditioners 4.3%Eye Moisturizers 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxypropyl Starch do in skincare?
- Hydroxypropyl Starch functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Hydroxypropyl Starch?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (19.6% of its uses).
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