A modified starch used as a thickener.
What it is
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate is starch (often from corn or potato) chemically modified to thicken and stabilise emulsions and give a softer feel.
Where it is used
Creams, lotions and sunscreens.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (263)
- Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Midnight Cherry Flutter Flex Mascara Burgundy · Revolution
- Glow Boost 2-in-1 Hair Mask · Lumene
- Moisture Boost 2-in-1 Hair Mask · Lumene
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Purificação Profunda · Dove
- Espuma de Limpeza Facial Dove Esfoliação Revitalizante · Dove
- مقشر لطيف لبشرة مشرقة Inner glow · Dove
- مقشر يومي للتنظيف العميق للبشرة الدهنية والمختلطة Deep pure · Dove
- Foot Softening Mousse · ArtDeco
- Hand Nourishing Cream – Lotus Flower & Shea Butter · ArtDeco
- Hydrating Hand Mousse – Sakura Duft · ArtDeco
- Hand Nourishing Cream – Dragonfruit · ArtDeco