Description
- Corn starch, maize starch, or cornflour is the starch derived from corn grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel. Corn starch is a common food ingredient, often used to thicken sauces or soups, and to make corn syrup and other sugars.
- Manufactured from the corn plant, Corn Starch is widely incorporated in cosmetic products due to its high absorbing capacity. Its function is similar to talc, but it may exhibit higher oil absorption capacity than talc.
- It is also a well-known thickener in skin care applications. Corn Starch enhances the application properties of cosmetic and skincare products, and it also forms an important constituent of color cosmetics due to these properties. The products containing Corn Starch Powder as one of their major ingredients are known to possess a silky texture that improves their sensory aspect.