murphyCorn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
AKA: Modified Corn Starch Polymer, Cross-linked Corn Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn starch (Zea mays, Poaceae family), acrylamide, and sodium acrylate starting materials. Synthesized through polymerization reaction combining corn starch with acrylic monomers to form a copolymer.
Corn-starch, reaction products with 2-propenamide and sodium 2-propenoate
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Hair Fixing
Light Stabilizer
Shields from UV damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR