INGREDIENT
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Starch
Approved
Zea mays starch is a natural plant starch used to absorb oil, improve texture, and stabilize cosmetic formulations. Current cosmetic use has not identified significant safety concerns.
Found in
6
Approved Products
Also known as
2
Synonyms
Function
Absorbent; Bulking; Viscosity Controller
Safety Meter
Approved
Evidence Level
Strong
CAS Number
9005-25-8
Category
Starch
Function
Absorbent; Bulking; Viscosity Controller
Evidence Level
Strong
Status
Approved
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Zea mays starch is a natural plant starch used to absorb oil, improve texture, and stabilize cosmetic formulations. Current cosmetic use has not identified significant safety concerns.
What it does
Absorbent; Bulking; Viscosity Controller
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
FOUND IN
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Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 6 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
83/100
Areté
Nutritive Thermal Protection Primer
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72/100
Areté
Micronized Dry Texture Pouf
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87/100
Saie
Mascara 101™ Lengthening and Lifting
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88/100
Ogee
Activated Botanical Primer
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