Pearl Starch
Pearl Starch
Pearl Starch is a great alternative to nylond beands and provides exceptional softness and suppleness to cosmetic formulations, making it an ideal choice for enhancing texture and lasting of cosmetics products.
Properties
Pearl Starch is an easy-to-handle grade with high fluidity and a narrower particle size distribution (10–20 µm), which results in a smoother skin feel compared to conventional corn starch. Pearl Starch exhibits excellent dispersibility in alcohol and oil, as well as low oil absorption, contributing to a smooth and moist finish without greasiness. It is used in various applications, including foundations (cake type), blush (cheek powder), eye shadows, BB cream, and UV cream, where it enhances lubricity, moisture retention, and soft-focus effects.
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Features & Benefits
Pearl Starch demonstrates comparable performance to nylon beads and PMMA in improving skin feel, lubricity, and soft-focus effects. It offers a natural alternative with similar slipperiness and rolling properties while maintaining high fluidity even at higher concentrations, making it a sustainable and versatile replacement in cosmetic formulations.
Identifiers
INCI Name: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch + Confidential
Function
- Alternative to nylon beads
- Texture enhancer
- Soft Feel
Application
- Lip products
- Skincare products
- Sunscreen
- Foundation
- Makeup