Starch
What Starch is & what it does
Starch is a plant-derived polysaccharide, commonly sourced from corn, rice, tapioca, or potato, used in cosmetics as an absorbent and texture modifier. In a formula it soaks up excess oil and moisture and lends a soft, powdery, matte finish, which can reduce the greasy feel of richer creams and sunscreens. It is often used to mattify, thicken, or add slip to lotions, powders, and dry-touch products. It is generally considered gentle and is a familiar natural alternative to talc.
What is starch in skincare?
Starch is a plant-derived polysaccharide, usually from corn, rice, tapioca, or potato. In cosmetics it is used as an absorbent and texture modifier.
What does starch do in a product?
It absorbs excess oil and moisture and leaves a soft, powdery, matte finish. This helps reduce greasiness in creams and sunscreens and adds a dry-touch feel.
Is starch safe for skin?
Starch is generally considered gentle and is a familiar natural alternative to talc. Most people tolerate it well in lotions, powders, and dry-touch formulas.
Sunscreens with Starch
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum 50 Spf
81/100
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The derma CO Pore Minimizing Sunscreen
61/100
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Mamaearth Rice Sunscreen Gel SPF 50
57/100
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Mamaearth Skin Illuminate Sunscreen Gel SPF 50
57/100
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it Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation With SPF 40
49/100