Pueraria Lobata Starch

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AKA: Kudzu starch, Pueraria starch, Arrowroot starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Pueraria Lobata Starch is the starch obtained from the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabaceae
CAS #
9005-25-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Opacifying
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Opacity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
Kudzu starch has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a thickening agent and skin treatment. Historically valued for its ability to absorb moisture and soothe skin.
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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
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