Sweet potato/potato starch
Ingredient type:MATTIFYING/ABSORBENT
✨ Role: Ipomoea batatas/Solanum tuberosum starch, also known as sweet potato/potato starch, is used primarily as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps control the viscosity of formulations and can also absorb excess oil on the skin.
Ingredient type: Mattifying
⚕️ Safety: Yes, starch is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this plant-based ingredient is compatible with vegan diets.
✨ Worth knowing: This starch is generally well tolerated by sensitive skin and is non-comedogenic. However, although it is rarely irritating, a skin test is always recommended for very sensitive skin.
Found in: Frequently found in face powders, foundations, mattifying lotions and hair care products.
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