Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
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Starch, hydrogen phosphate, 2-hydroxypropyl ether
Purpose
A plant-based or synthetic starch ingredient that functions as a thickener or bulking agent in cosmetics.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Texture Enhancer, Emulsifier
INCI Purpose
BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate is a lightweight, plant-based or synthetic starch ingredient that functions as a texture enhancer in cosmetics. It belongs to the chemical class carbohydrates and is used in all types of personal care products, including conditioners, facial care, body washes, sunscreens, and hairstyling products. This ingredient is also used to stabilize cosmetic products and may be listed as distarch phosphate or hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate.
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