AMYLOSE

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Amylose is a form of starch that acts as a thickening and film-forming agent in cosmetic products. It helps create a pleasant texture and can form a light film on the skin, improving hydration by reducing trans-epidermal water loss.

Ingredient type: Polysaccharide

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, amylose is generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, amylose derived from plant starch is vegan.

✨ Note: Amylose has low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types. It is often used in formulations intended for sensitive skin.

Found in: Moisturizers, body lotions, hair care products, and sometimes in makeup bases for its film-forming properties.

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