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Distarch Phosphate
Distarch Phosphate · Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
A modified starch used to thicken formulas and absorb oil for a soft, matte finish.
What it does
Distarch phosphate and the related aluminum starch octenylsuccinate are modified plant starches. They thicken formulas, absorb excess oil, and leave a soft, powdery, matte feel on the skin surface. They are texture-and-absorbency ingredients rather than skin actives.
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