Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
A wheat starch. It absorbs excess oil and mattifies skin, giving a soft texture. Well tolerated.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Triticum Vulgare Starch is the starch obtained from wheat. In cosmetics it works as an absorbent and texture modifier: it soaks up sebum and moisture, mattifies the skin and gives a soft, velvety feel to powders, masks and creams. This is a functional ingredient, not a treatment active. It improves the sensory feel and the matte finish, but it does not act on wrinkles, pores or pigmentation. Its role is textural. In topical use it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Irritation and allergy potential are low, so it suits sensitive skin. One caveat: in people with diagnosed wheat allergy or skin sensitivity to its proteins, a wheat derivative could trigger a reaction, even though the starch contains almost no protein. For most people it is a comfortable, well tolerated ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch safe during pregnancy?
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch for?
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch and what does it do in cosmetics?
A wheat starch.
What's the INCI name for Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch?
The INCI name is Triticum Vulgare Starch. It may also appear as: Wheat Starch.
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