ZEA MAYS STARCH

Ingredient type: MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT

✨ Role: Zea Mays Starch, or corn starch, is primarily used for its absorbent and mattifying properties. It helps reduce skin shine by absorbing excess oil and is often used as a thickening or texturizing agent in formulations.

Ingredient type: Mattifying

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Corn starch is well tolerated by most skin types and is often used in products for sensitive skin. However, it can cause irritation on the most reactive skin types, although this is rare.

Found in: This ingredient is often found in products such as loose and pressed powders, foundations, and hair care products.

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