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- Origin(s): Vegetal
- Other languages: Maltodekstrin, Maltodekstryna, Maltodestrina, Maltodextrina, Maltodextrine, Maltodextrină, Maltodextrín, Малтодекстрин, מלטודקסטרין, مالتوديكسترين, マルトデキストリン, 말토덱스트린
- INCI name: MALTODEXTRIN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 232-940-4
- Classification: Natural or hemisynthesis polymer
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Maltodextrin is a sugar obtained by the hydrolysis of corn starch, rice starch or potato starch. It is most often used in food, to provide carbohydrate supplements to food. It is found in energy drinks dedicated athletes. In cosmetics, it is used as a stabilizer for the formula or as a film-forming agent. In 2002, a patent filed by Unilever, reveals that Maltodextrin enhances the anti-aging activity of weak acids and reduces skin irritation sometimes caused by other acids.
Maltodextrin is allowed in Bio.
Maltodextrin is allowed in Bio.
Its functions (INCI)
- Absorbent : Absorbs water (or oil) in dissolved or fine form
- Binding agent : Allows the cohesion of different cosmetic ingredients
- Emulsion stabilising : Promotes the emulsification process and improves the stability and shelf life of the emulsion
- Film forming : Produces a continuous film on skin, hair or nails
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 2.79% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
