Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Modified Wheat Starch
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Starch, wheat (triticum vulgare), hydrolyzed
CAS #
68412-29-3
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Wheat starch has been used for centuries in traditional skincare and powder preparations, particularly in Asian beauty practices. The hydrolyzed form was developed in modern cosmetics as an absorbent, thickening, and mattifying agent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR