Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Good Texture enhancer No known benefits Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate description A lightweight, plant-based or synthetic starch ingredient that functions as a texture enhancer in cosmetics. It belongs to the chemical class carbohydrates and is used in all types of personal care products, including conditioners, facial care, body washes, sunscreens, and hairstyling products. This ingredient is also used to stabilise cosmetic products and may be listed as distarch phosphate or hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate.