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Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin (CAS# 9050-36-6) is a polysaccharide-derived ingredient sourced from corn, rice, or potato starch. It serves multiple functional roles in cosmetic formulations including absorbent/mattifying, emulsion stabilising, binding, film forming, hair conditioning, and skin conditioning. It is considered a helper ingredient rather than a primary active.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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other● Benefits
Helps keep skin matte by absorbing excess oil or moisture. Stabilises emulsions to maintain product consistency, and acts as a binding agent to hold formulations together.
mattifyingemulsion-stabilizingfilm-forminghair-conditioningskin-conditioning
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