Zeamays Starch

ZEA

10/10

Concern level

High concern

Corn starch, a plant polysaccharide used as an absorbent, bulking, slip-enhancing, and mattifying ingredient. It can reduce oiliness and improve texture in powders, creams, and deodorants.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Controls Oil ProductionImproves Texture

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 20.00%

CAS Number: 9005-25-8

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin9/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone9/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin9/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Excess moisture without proper preservation, Very high humidity in powder products

Risks & Warnings

Very low hazard overall; occasional concern is dustiness or temporary dryness if used heavily. In rare cases, plant-derived materials can trigger sensitivity.

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