Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as an absorbent, binding agent. It is used in 131 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM POLYACRYLATE STARCH
FunctionABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING
Prevalence131 products (0.14% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

General Moisturizers 21.4%Serums 9.9%Wash Off Masks 6.9%Body Lotions 6.1%Sunscreens 6.1%Eye Moisturizers 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Polyacrylate Starch do in skincare?
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch functions as an absorbent, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Polyacrylate Starch 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 Polyacrylate Starch?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (21.4% of its uses).

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