Corn Starch/Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
AKA: Modified Corn Starch Polymer, Cross-linked Corn Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Corn-starch, reaction products with 2-propenamide and sodium 2-propenoate
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
This is a modern synthetic polymer developed in late-20th century cosmetic chemistry to create absorbent, water-resistant films. Designed as a contemporary alternative to natural starch for enhanced performance in cosmetic suspensions and film-forming applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR