Malt Flour

Malt Flour is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMALT FLOUR
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches320

Used in

Exfoliators 50%Face Cleansers 25%Makeup Removers 12.5%Wash Off Masks 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Malt Flour do in skincare?
Malt Flour functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Malt Flour allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Malt Flour?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (50% of its uses).

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