Thickener
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
A modified starch used as a thickener and oil-absorbing agent, often found in mattifying and lightweight lotion formulas.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate is a chemically modified starch, used in cosmetics for its thickening and oil-absorbing properties, often in lightweight or mattifying formulas.
Used in lotions, primers, and powders to build texture while helping control shine through oil absorption.
Key Benefits
Texture-building
Contributes to a smooth, desirable formula consistency.
Oil absorption
Helps reduce excess shine on the skin surface.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It manages texture and surface oil but does not address the underlying causes of excess sebum production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate do for skin?
Used in lotions, primers, and powders to build texture while helping control shine through oil absorption.
Who should use Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate?
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate is suitable for: oily and combination skin, most skin types in mattifying formulas.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate?
It manages texture and surface oil but does not address the underlying causes of excess sebum production.
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