Starch Tallowate

Starch Tallowate 1
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Starch Tallowate 2
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AKA: Starch Ester, Tallow Starch Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based tallow fatty acids and starch, combining botanical and synthetic components. Produced through esterification of starch with tallow-derived fatty acids via chemical synthesis.
Starch Tallow fatty acid ester
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️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