Other languages: Almidón de arroz, Amido de arroz, Amido di riso, Amidon de orez, Amidon de riz, Pirinç nişastası, Reisstärke, Rijstzetmeel, Rizskeményítő, Rižin škrob, Ryžový škrob, Rýžový škrob, Skrobia ryżowa, Оризово нишесте, Пиринчани скроб, עמילן אורז, نشا الأرز, 米澱粉, 쌀전분
INCI name: ORYZA SATIVA STARCH
EINECS/ELINCS number: 232-679-6
Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Rice starch is mainly used in cosmetics as an absorbent. The active ingredient is present in 70% of the dry shampoos, it allows to absorb the excess sebum of the scalp.
Its functions (INCI)
Absorbent : Absorbs water (or oil) in dissolved or fine form
Binding agent : Allows the cohesion of different cosmetic ingredients
Bulking : Reduces apparent cosmetics density.
Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics