Starch Laurate
AKA: Starch Ester, Lauric Acid Starch Ester
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Starch Laurate is the product obtained by the reaction of lauric acid with starch.
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Wound Healing
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester combining starch with lauric acid, developed for cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Used as an emollient and absorbent in powders and dry formulations, modernizing the traditional use of starch in body care.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR