Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Also known as: sodium-polyacrylate-starch

SOD

1/10

Concern level

Low concern

A thickening agent and stabilizer derived from starch, used to improve the texture of cosmetic formulations.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

EWG Score

1/10

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Moisturizing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

5.00 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin5/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No known interactions.

Risks & Warnings

Generally considered safe; however, may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Tower 28 Beauty

SOS Daily Skin Barrier Redness Recovery Moisturizer

LANEIGE

Bouncy + Firm Radiance Boosting Sleeping Mask with Peony Collagen Complex

Dr. Idriss

Major Fade Disco Block Discoloration Treatment SPF 50 Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen with Ceramides and Glycerin

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask with Salicylic Acid + Charcoal

Kiehl's Since 1851

Midnight Recovery Omega-Rich Cloud Cream

Tatcha