Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Thickener / absorbent Support / formulation
What it is

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch is a starch-modified superabsorbent polymer used in skincare and personal care formulations as a thickening, gelling, and water-absorbing agent. It helps stabilize emulsions, improve texture, and impart a smooth feel without contributing active therapeutic effects.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritationRareOccasional transient redness or itching, typically in sensitive individuals.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareIsolated reports; polymer is generally considered low-sensitizing.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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