ZEA MAYS STARCH
CORN STARCH is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually obtained from the peeled seeds of corn (Zea mays L.). Its plant-based origin distinguishes it from starches described only in general chemical terms and helps explain its use across different cosmetic formulations.
ZEA MAYS STARCH: what it is
CORN STARCH is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually obtained from the peeled seeds of corn (Zea mays L.). Its plant-based origin distinguishes it from starches described only in general chemical terms and helps explain its use across different cosmetic formulations.
ZEA MAYS STARCH: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, CORN STARCH may serve as an abrasive, absorbent, and anticaking ingredient. It is also classified as skin protecting and viscosity controlling, combining roles related to texture, the behavior of powders, and the consistency of a formula.
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