Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Hydrolyzed form of wheat starch for texture, soft finish, and support of the aqueous phase.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Wheat starch, hydrolyzed into smaller fragments that disperse more easily or work in the aqueous phase.
Added to creams, serums, masks, shampoos, and products where a soft texture is important.
Key Benefits
Improves texture
Helps make the finish of the formulation softer and more comfortable.
Reduces stickiness
Can balance the feel of aqueous humectant systems.
Supports the aqueous phase
Works as a supporting textural component.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Not the same as wheat protein
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch has a starch textural role, not a protein-peptide conditioning effect.
CategoryHumectants
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