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Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Modified starch for a silky texture, mattifying and soft blur effect. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate helps formulas feel drier, smoother, and less sticky.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate - starch derivative, modified for better stability in cosmetic formulas. It absorbs excess moisture/oil on the surface, reduces stickiness, adds powdery slip, and can visually soften skin texture.

Mattifying creams, SPF, primers, foundations, body lotions, dry-touch serums, and formulas where a drier, smoother, or powdery finish is needed.

Key Benefits

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Reduces stickiness
Absorbs some moisture and oily phase on the surface, making the formula more comfortable.
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Provides a matte finish
Useful in SPF and creams for oily or combination skin, where it is important to remove shine.
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Enhances blur effect
Fine-dispersed starch texture can visually soften pores and unevenness.

Suitable for

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Main Actions

✓ mattifying✓ oil absorption✓ blur✓ reduction of stickiness
Comfort depends on concentration

In small amounts, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate makes the formula silky. At high concentrations, it can give a dry or powdery feel that not everyone likes on dry skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate do for skin?
Mattifying creams, SPF, primers, foundations, body lotions, dry-touch serums, and formulas where a drier, smoother, or powdery finish is needed.
Who should use Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate?
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is suitable for: oily skin, combination skin, SPF formulas, primers.
Are there any warnings about Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate?
In small amounts, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate makes the formula silky. At high concentrations, it can give a dry or powdery feel that not everyone likes on dry skin.

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