Starch from maize, used to absorb oil and add texture.
What it is
Zea mays starch is starch obtained from corn. It absorbs moisture and oil, gives a dry, silky feel and can thicken formulas.
Where it is used
Dry shampoos, powders, deodorants and bath products.
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
- Abrasive
- Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Anticaking
- Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- 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 (275)
- Coconut Bronze Glistening Glow Powder · The Body Shop
- RÓŻ DO POLICZKÓW FACEFINITY BLUSH · Max Factor
- KIRKAS Radiance Boosting Cleansing Cream · Lumene
- Moisture Boost Leave-in Conditioner · Lumene
- Repair Boost Leave-in Conditioner · Lumene
- Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Foaming Cream Cleanser · KORRES
- Mini Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Foaming Cream Cleanser 75ML · KORRES
- Mini Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Foaming Cream Cleanser 20ML · KORRES
- Almond + Linseed Conditioner · KORRES
- Almond + Linseed Hair Mask · KORRES
- The Eyeshadow Quartet – Pearls Allure · IsaDora
- The Bronzing Powder – Beach Tan · IsaDora