Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch 1
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch 2
AKA: Corn Starch Hydrolysate, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrin
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Enzyme
Clean
Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists primarily of d-glucose, maltose and maltodextrins
CAS #
8029-43-4
Form
Powder
Functions
Binding
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Corn starch has been used traditionally as a natural powder and skin soother. The hydrolyzed version was developed in the 20th century to create a modified polysaccharide with improved film-forming and absorption properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Comedogenic
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR