Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
What Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is & what it does
A modified-starch thickener that builds smooth, soft gel textures and stabilizes emulsions. It gives a natural, light feel.
What does Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate do in skincare?
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used in skincare and sunscreen as a thickener, stabilizer, and texture enhancer. It helps give products body and a soft, powdery feel, and can absorb excess oil to reduce greasiness. It is often used to make creams and lotions feel lighter on the skin.
Is Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate natural or synthetic?
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a naturally derived starch that has been chemically modified for use in cosmetics. The base starch comes from plant sources such as corn or potato, and it is then processed to improve its performance. This places it in the category of nature-derived, modified ingredients.
Is Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate safe?
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe and well tolerated. It is a starch-based ingredient often chosen for sensitive-skin and natural-leaning formulas. As with any ingredient, individual reactions are possible, though they are uncommon for modified starches.
Sunscreens with Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
We rate 49 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Dermaviduals Suncream SPF15
92/100
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LACURA Age Repair Facial Antiedad SPF 50+
89/100
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Nivea Sun UV Face Soothing Sensitive Sun Cream SPF50 2024
88/100
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Nivea Sun Face Cream Sensitive SPF50
88/100
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Eucerin Sun Protection Leb Protect Crème-gel SPF 50+
87/100
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Nivea Sun Sensitiv Sofort Schutz
87/100
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Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Invisible Finish SPF 50+
86/100
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Nivea Derma Skin Clear Dry Touch Fluid SPF 50+
85/100
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Nivea Soothing Day Cream SPF 15
84/100
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Nivea Sun Spot Control Luminous 630 Sun Fluid SPF 50+
84/100