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 nameHYDROXYPROPYL STARCH
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number9049-76-7 / 68584-86-1
Prevalence46 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches90

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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