Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
AKA “Sorbitol, Maltitol”
Humectant
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate
AKA: Sorbitol, Maltitol
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
Maize starch, hydrolyzed, hydrogenated
CAS #
68425-17-2
Form
Powder
State
Liquid
See origin →
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
Traditional Use
Starch hydrolysate is a modern carbohydrate polymer developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetics. Hydrogenation creates a stable thickening and texturizing agent used primarily for its film-forming and sensory properties in skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Dream Bio-Retinol Body Serum
Credo Beauty
5 Minute Facial
Tata Harper Skincare
Clarifying Cleanser - 15ML
Credo Beauty
Clarifying Cleanser - 15ML
– Tata Harper Skincare
Tata Harper Skincare
Clarifying Cleanser
Tata Harper Skincare
Clarifying Cleanser CA
Credo Beauty
Resurfacing Mask - 5ML
– Tata Harper Skincare
Tata Harper Skincare
Resurfacing Mask
Tata Harper Skincare
Superkind Essentials
Tata Harper Skincare
Superkind Softening Cleanser
Tata Harper Skincare
Safety Assessment of Mannitol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol as U...
Priya Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks + 6 more
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Maltitol and Maltitol Laurate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Rereview not opened - use not supported: Glyceryl Collagenate, Glyceryl Sesquioleate, Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate/Maleate, and Glyceryl Thiopropionate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of Mannitol, Sorbitol and Xylitol as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glyceryl/Sorbitol Oleate/Hydroxystearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Maltitol
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Maltitol Laurate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
D-Sorbitol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Maltitol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sorbitol
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sugar alcohols derived from lactose: lactitol, galactitol, and sorbitol.
Zhang W, Chen J, Chen Q, Wu H, Mu W
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 2020
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR