"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic, Mineral
- INCI name: ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: -
- Classification: Aluminum salt
Namely
This aluminum salt is produced by reacting octenylsuccinic anhydride with starch. It is used in cosmetics as anti-caking agent, viscosity increasing agent (flow resistance) and absorbent. It is found in products such as lotions, makeup powders. For example, it may prevent the foundation from depositing on the skin or softening the oily shine associated with certain lotions. In dry shampoos, it supports the action of a starch, rice most of the time.
Although aluminum is considered to be neurotoxic, no study has demonstrated the toxicity of this salt in cosmetics. Note that it is not used in antiperspirants.
Although aluminum is considered to be neurotoxic, no study has demonstrated the toxicity of this salt in cosmetics. Note that it is not used in antiperspirants.
Its functions (INCI)
- 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.
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 1.53% of cosmetics.
