Starch Laurate
AKA “Starch Ester, Lauric Acid Starch Ester”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Starch laurate
AKA: Starch Ester, Lauric Acid Starch Ester
Ingredient · Abrasive · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Starch Laurate is the product obtained by the reaction of lauric acid with starch.
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Wound Healing
Locks In Moisture
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester combining starch with lauric acid, developed for cosmetics in the mid-20th century. Used as an emollient and absorbent in powders and dry formulations, modernizing the traditional use of starch in body care.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR