Starch Laurate

Starch Laurate 1
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Starch Laurate 2
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AKA: Starch Ester, Lauric Acid Starch Ester
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from starch (a polysaccharide from grains or tubers) and lauric acid (a fatty acid from coconut or palm oils). Produced through esterification, wherein lauric acid chemically bonds to starch molecules.
Starch Laurate is the product obtained by the reaction of lauric acid with starch.
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Wound Healing
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
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.
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