Phaseolus Angularis Seed Starch
AKA: Adzuki Bean, Bean
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Starch is a starch obtained from the Bean, Phaseolus angularis, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
246536-72-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Absorbs Excess Oil
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Adzuki bean starch has been used in traditional East Asian skincare and medicine for centuries as a gentle exfoliant and skin-soothing ingredient. Valued in Chinese and Japanese beauty practices for oil absorption and complexion brightening.
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
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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