Maltodextrin

Helps oil and water mix.

What it is

A powder made by breaking down starch from plants such as corn or potato.

Used as a binder and film former, and helps keep skin and hair in good condition.

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Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Emulsion stabilising

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning

Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming

Absorbs oil and moistureOfficial EU function: Absorbent

Conditions and detangles hairOfficial EU function: Hair conditioning

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Binding