Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
What Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch is & what it does
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch is wheat starch that has been broken down into smaller fragments through hydrolysis. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning agent and texture modifier, contributing a soft, smooth feel and helping reduce tackiness. It appears in a couple of products here. No concerns are flagged for it in this data.
What is Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch is wheat starch broken down into smaller fragments through hydrolysis. It is used as a cosmetic conditioning and texture ingredient.
What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch do in skincare?
It is generally used as a skin-conditioning agent and texture modifier, contributing a soft, smooth feel and helping reduce tackiness. It appears in a couple of products here.
Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch safe?
No concerns are flagged in this data, and it is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use. Those with wheat sensitivities may prefer to review the full ingredient list.
Sunscreens with Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Avon Anew Clinical Defend & Repair Multi-Shield Day Cream Spf 50 With Smartrepair
59/100
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Avon Anew Pollution Protect+ Day Defence Lotion Spf 50
58/100