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Potato Starch Modified

What Potato Starch Modified is & what it does

Potato Starch Modified is a chemically or physically altered starch obtained from potatoes, used as a natural-origin absorbent and texturizer. In formulas it soaks up excess oil and imparts a soft, powdery, mattifying skin feel, which makes it popular in primers, powders, and lightweight creams. It can also act as a viscosity helper. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.

What is Potato Starch Modified?

Potato Starch Modified is a chemically or physically altered starch from potatoes, used as a natural-origin absorbent and texturizer. It soaks up oil and adds a soft, powdery feel.

What does Potato Starch Modified do in skincare?

It mattifies by absorbing excess oil and gives a smooth, velvety skin feel, which makes it common in primers, powders, and lightweight creams. It can also help adjust a product's texture.

Is Potato Starch Modified safe?

It is a starch-based texturizer and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated.

Sunscreens with Potato Starch Modified

We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:

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