Hydrolyzed Starch
AKA “alpha-1, (2R, 5R)-4-((2R, 6R)-5-((2R, 4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-((2R, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl)oxy-3, 4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)oxy-2”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed starch
AKA: Alpha-1, (2R, 5R)-4-((2R, 6R)-5-((2R, 4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-((2R, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl)oxy-3, 4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)oxy-2
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into skin and helps strengthen its natural barrier, leaving it hydrated and protected.
Formula
C24H42O21
Mol. Weight
666.60
CAS #
34612-38-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Starch from various plant sources has been used in traditional cosmetics across cultures for absorption and texture. Hydrolyzed starch was developed in the 20th century to create smaller, more effective starch molecules for improved cosmetic performance and skin-feel.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR