HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH HYDROXYETHYL ETHER is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH HYDROXYETHYL ETHER
Safety grade: A
This ingredient is derived from corn starch that has been chemically modified to make it work better in cosmetic formulas. It helps keep products smooth and stable while also drawing moisture into the skin.
This ingredient stabilizes emulsions (mixtures of oil and water), adds moisture-binding properties to keep skin hydrated, and thickens the product to achieve the desired texture.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A