Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch

Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 1
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Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 2
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Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 3
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Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 4
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Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 5
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Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 6
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
Solanum tuberosum (Potato) starch 7
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Potato Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
OriginNative to South America. Derived from potato tubers (Solanum tuberosum), a nightshade family plant native to South America. Extracted through wet milling and separation of starch granules from potato pulp, then dried.
Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, binding, bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9005-25-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Binding
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Holds ingredients together
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off3.4–3.6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR