Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether

AKA “Hydroxyethyl Corn Starch, HE Corn Starch”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Hydrolyzed corn starch hydroxyethyl ether

AKA: Hydroxyethyl Corn Starch, HE Corn Starch

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Humectant

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether is the hydroxyethyl ether of Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Science: Process: Hydrolysis | Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

100209-41-4

Form

Powder

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A chemically modified corn starch developed in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetics as an improved thickening and stabilizing agent with enhanced water-holding capacity.