Triticum Vulgare Starch
What Triticum Vulgare Starch is & what it does
Triticum Vulgare Starch is a starch derived from wheat (Triticum vulgare). In cosmetics it is typically used as an absorbent and texturizing agent that soaks up excess oil and imparts a soft, powdery, matte feel to a formula. It is frequently found in powders, creams, and lotions where it helps reduce greasiness and improve skin slip. As a natural carbohydrate, it is a common alternative to synthetic mattifying powders.
What is Triticum Vulgare Starch?
It is a starch derived from wheat (Triticum vulgare). In cosmetics it is typically used as an absorbent and texturizing agent.
What does wheat starch do in skincare?
It soaks up excess oil and gives formulas a soft, powdery, matte feel, helping reduce greasiness and improve skin slip. It is common in powders, creams, and lotions.
Is Triticum Vulgare Starch safe?
It is generally considered safe and well tolerated as a natural absorbent. Those with a known wheat sensitivity may prefer to patch test, though it is used topically rather than ingested.
Sunscreens with Triticum Vulgare Starch
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Arcona Sunsations Nearly Invisible™ Spf 30 Dry Mineral Powder
76/100
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Comfort Zone Sun Soul Face Extra Cream Spf50+
74/100
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Comfort Zone Sun Soul Spf 30
74/100
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Comfort Zone Sun Soul Face Extra Cream SPF50
71/100
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Green People Tinted DD Cream SPF 15
49/100