COMMON WHEAT STARCH
Ingredient type:MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT
✨ Role: Wheat starch, under the INCI name Triticum Vulgare Starch, is mainly used in cosmetic products for its absorbent and mattifying properties. It helps control excess sebum and gives the skin a soft finish.
Ingredient type: Mattifying
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for topical use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and therefore vegan.
✨ Note: Wheat starch is generally well tolerated by the skin, but it may not be recommended for people with wheat allergies or gluten sensitivity, even though gluten is not directly contained in starch.
Found in: It is often found in loose powders, foundations, anti-shine products, and dry shampoos.
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