Corn Starch
Zea Mays Starch
A plant-derived starch used to absorb excess oil, improve texture, and provide a silky skin feel. It is commonly used in powders and dry-touch formulations.
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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
ZEA MAYS STARCH / CORN STARCH
Functions
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