Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sorbitol, Maltitol
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
OriginPlant-Derived
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
CAS #
68425-17-2
Form
Powder
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00007–0.75%
Rinse-off0.13–3.8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR