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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch · Hydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateHydrator
A corn-starch derivative used as a light film former and texture agent that smooths the surface.
What it does
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch is corn starch broken into smaller, water-soluble pieces. It holds water, forms a light smoothing film, and adds soft slip to a formula, so it is used as a texture and conditioning agent. It is a texture-and-film ingredient rather than a skin active.
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