POTATO STARCH is a natural, plant-derived starch widely used in cosmetics and personal care formulations as a texture enhancer, absorbent, and mattifying agent.
It provides a silky, soft-touch feel and improves the spreadability of creams, lotions, powders, and dry shampoo formulations.
Ideal for clean, natural, and sensitive-skin product lines.

Appearance

Fine white powder

Odor

Neutral, odorless

Solubility

Insoluble in cold water
Swells or disperses in warm water
Compatible with emulsions and powders

Function

Oil absorbent
Mattifying & anti-shine agent
Texture enhancer and bulking agent
Improves slip and skin feel
Moisture-binding properties

Benefits

Gives soft, silky, non-greasy after-feel
Reduces tackiness in creams & gels
Enhances powder payoff and blendability
Natural, biodegradable & gentle
Suitable for sensitive & baby formulations
Improves stability of emulsions

Applications

Face powders & loose powders
Creams, lotions & gels
Deodorants & body powders
Dry shampoos
Face masks (cream & powder)
Natural and organic formulations

Usage Guideline

Dosage: 1–10% (depending on application)
Phase: Add to oil or water phase; can also be post-added in dry blends
Temperature: Stable under normal heating conditions
Compatibility: Works with oils, emulsifiers, clays, botanical extracts & humectants

Technical Data

Form: Powder
Color: White
Stability: Excellent in most cosmetic systems
Shelf Life: 24 months
Type: Natural plant-derived starch

 Available in bulk quantities
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