Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate

Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate 1
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AKA: Modified starch, Absorbent, Film-former
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based dextrin and octenylsuccinic anhydride, a synthetic derivative of fatty acids. Produced through esterification of dextrin with octenylsuccinic anhydride, then converted to its potassium salt form.
Potassium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with dextrin
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR