Dextrin Isostearate
What Dextrin Isostearate is & what it does
Dextrin Isostearate is an ester formed from dextrin, a starch-derived sugar, and isostearic acid. It functions mainly as a surface treatment and gelling or thickening agent, frequently used to coat pigments and powders so they disperse smoothly and resist water and oil. It contributes a soft, dry feel and is common in color cosmetics and sunscreens. It is not a UV filter itself and has no flagged concerns here.
What is Dextrin Isostearate?
Dextrin Isostearate is an ester of dextrin, a starch-derived sugar, and isostearic acid. It is used mainly as a surface treatment, gelling, and thickening agent.
What does Dextrin Isostearate do in sunscreen?
It is commonly used to coat pigments and powders so they disperse evenly and resist water and oil, which improves texture and stability. It gives a soft, dry feel but is not itself a UV filter.
Is Dextrin Isostearate safe?
It is generally considered safe as used in cosmetics and carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Dextrin Isostearate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Tropic Great Barrier Sun Lotion Spf 50
93/100
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Tropic skincare Sun Stick SPF 50
80/100
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Tropic skincare Skin Shade Tinted Facial Sun Cream
76/100
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Tropic Skin Shade Sun Cream
75/100