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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Rating: Good
Benefits: Hydration
Categories: Humectant, Film-Forming Agent

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate at a Glance

  • Plant-derived or synthetic ingredient formed by the controlled hydrogenation of hydrolyzed starch
  • Offers multifunctional properties, most famous for its humectant (hydrating) benefits
  • Can also be used as a film-forming agent for added barrier protection in skin care products
  • Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate Description

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate offers multifunctional properties, mainly acting as a humectant (hydrator) and film-forming agent for added barrier protection in skin care products.

This ingredient may be plant-derived or synthetic. It is formed by the controlled hydrogenation of hydrolyzed starch.

In 2015, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded hydrogenated starch hydrolysate is safe as used in cosmetics. Their report surveyed products containing up to 3.8%.

Beyond skin care, this ingredient is also used in oral care.
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate References

Roquette.com, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2015, pages 1-87