Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch

AKA: Modified Wheat Starch

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginPlant-Derived

Starch, wheat (triticum vulgare), hydrolyzed

CAS #

68412-29-3

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Gluten / Wheat

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.00005–0.31%

Rinse-off0.000003–0.25%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2013 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR