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Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
A modified starch that thickens water-based formulas and gives a soft, powdery, non-sticky finish.
What it does
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate is a chemically modified plant starch. It thickens and gives body to water-based formulas, helps stabilize emulsions, and lends a soft, powdery, non-tacky finish that reduces greasiness. It is a texture-and-feel ingredient rather than an active.
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