OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
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.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
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.