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Cornstarch

Zea Mays Starch

Helps protect skin.

What it is

A fine white powder made from corn kernels.

Absorbs oil and moisture, helps thicken the product and keeps powders from clumping.

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What it does in a formula

Helps protect skinOfficial EU function: Skin protecting
Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling
Absorbs oil and moistureOfficial EU function: Absorbent
Polishes or scrubsOfficial EU function: Abrasive
AnticakingOfficial EU function: Anticaking