Hydroxypropyl Corn Starch
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL CORN STARCH
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
What Is Hydroxypropyl Corn Starch?
Hydroxypropyl Corn Starch (INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL CORN STARCH) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Starch, corn (Zea mays), 2-hydroxypropyl ether.
Its declared cosmetic functions are surfactant and viscosity controlling.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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