Hydroxypropyl oxidized starch

Ingredient type: OTHER

✨ Role: Hydroxypropyl oxidized starch is used in cosmetic products primarily as a thickener and stabilizer. It improves the texture of formulations by adding consistency, making it easier and more pleasant to apply products such as creams and lotions.

Ingredient type: Thickener

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. It is derived from natural starches and modified to improve its solubility and stabilizing properties.

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

✨ Worth knowing: Hydroxypropyl oxidized starch is well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. However, although it is unlikely to cause irritation, it is always important to test any new product on a small area of skin before use.

Present in: Frequently found in moisturizers, lotions, foundations and hair products to improve texture and feel on skin or hair.