Hydrolyzed Triticum Spelta Starch
AKA: Hydrolyzed Spelt Starch
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Triticum Spelta Starch is the hydrolysate of the starch obtained from the grain, Triticum spelta derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Spelt (Triticum spelta) is an ancient grain cultivated for thousands of years, traditionally used in nutrition and folk medicine. The hydrolyzed starch was developed in modern cosmetics as a natural thickening and absorbent agent.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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