Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, binding agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 183 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MALTODEXTRIN |
| Function | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9050-36-6 |
| EC number | 232-940-4 |
| Prevalence | 1,766 products (1.9% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 183 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 74,000 |
Used in
Serums 16.5%General Moisturizers 9.2%Face Cleansers 8.3%Exfoliators 6.1%Toners 5.7%Wash Off Masks 4%
Frequently asked
- What does Maltodextrin do in skincare?
- Maltodextrin functions as an absorbent, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Maltodextrin allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Maltodextrin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (16.5% of its uses).
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