Thickener
HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A modified corn starch used as a mattifying powder and oil absorber. Food-grade-derived ingredient with a clean safety profile in cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mattifying powder
- Oil absorption
- Skin-feel modifier
- Natural-derived alternative to silica
Known concerns
- No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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