Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, bulking agent. It is used in 43 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE
FunctionABRASIVE, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number221355-22-2
Prevalence43 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Body Washes 60.5%Face Cleansers 14%General Moisturizers 7%Body Lotions 4.7%Facial Treatments 2.3%Grooming 2.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate do in skincare?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate functions as an abrasive, bulking agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (60.5% of its uses).

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