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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Good

Humectant

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate at a glance

  • Plant-derived or synthetic ingredient formed by the controlled hydrogenation of hydrolysed starch
  • Offers multifunctional properties, most famous for its humectant (hydrating) benefits
  • Can also be used as a film-forming agent for added barrier protection in skin care products
  • Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate description

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate offers multifunctional properties, mainly acting as a humectant (hydrator) and film-forming agent for added barrier protection in skin care products. This ingredient may be plant-derived or synthetic. It is formed by the controlled hydrogenation of hydrolysed starch. In 2015, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded hydrogenated starch hydrolysate is safe as used in cosmetics. Their report surveyed products containing up to 3.8%. Beyond skin care, this ingredient is also used in oral care.

Products with Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Resist Anti-Ageing Skin Restoring Moisturiser SPF 50
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 5 Moisturiser AM: The final step of your daytime routine is a moisturiser with SPF 30 or higher to shield your skin from sun damage
-20%
Day Moisturisers Resist Anti-Ageing Skin Restoring Moisturiser SPF 50
Normal skin, Dry skin
£39.00 £31.20
20% off
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate references

  • Roquette.com, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2015, pages 1-87

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.