Corn starch

Corn starch obtained from the kernels of maize ( Zea mays ) is used both in home and professional cosmetics manufacturing primarily as a moisture absorbent and an ingredient that gives powder products a matte, smooth feel on the skin. It is an essential component in the production of body powders, dry shampoos and solid deodorants, and when heated in water it also serves as a thickener. It is supplied in food-grade quality and free from GMO-derived ingredients. What corn starch is suitable for Absorbing moisture and excess oil – starch granules bind moisture and excess sebum, which is why starch is added to body powders, foot powders and dry shampoos intended to refresh the skin or hair without water. Matte, smooth feel – in powder blends it improves slip and reduces shine. In whipped body butters and balms it reduces the greasy feel after application. Thickening when heated – when heated in water, starch swells and forms a gel. This is useful for simple gel masks and recipes in which the water phase is heated. Filler and carrier – in bath bombs and bath salts it firms the pressed mass, slows down fizzing and dilutes concentrated components such as dyes or essential oils in powder blends. Use in formulation Starch is easiest to work with in anhydrous powder products . It is weighed together with the other powders (kaolin, clays, baking soda, arrowroot) and mixed thoroughly, or sifted through a fine sieve to prevent lumps in the blend. Essential oils or fragrance compounds are folded into the powder blend drop by drop, and the blend is then sifted again. In cold water, corn