"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal
- Other languages: Amido de milho, Amido di mais, Amidon de maïs, Maicena, Maisstärke
- INCI name: ZEA MAYS STARCH
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 232-679-6
- Classification: Natural or hemisynthesis polymer
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Its functions (INCI)
- Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.
- Absorbent : Absorbs water (or oil) in dissolved or fine form
- Anticaking : Helps ensure the fluidity of solid particles and limit their agglomeration in powder cosmetic products or hard mass cosmetics.
- Skin protecting : Helps to avoid the harmful effects of external factors on the skin
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 1.84% of cosmetics.
