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Humectant

HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE

CAS 68425-17-2 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A blend of sugar alcohols made by hydrogenating hydrolyzed starch — a gentle plant-based humectant. Widely used in food and oral care, with very low irritation potential on skin.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Humectant — draws moisture into skin
  • Mild and non-irritating
  • Plant-derived sugar alcohol mixture

Known concerns

  • Sticky if used at high %
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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