Description
CORN STARCH POWDER FOR SKIN, HAIR & DIY BODY CARE
Fine, silky and quick to blend in, corn starch is a pantry staple that doubles as a natural cosmetic ingredient for powders, DIY bath products and soap making. Available in wholesale and bulk quantities for personal use and commercial formulating across Australia.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Botanical source: Zea Mays (corn)
- INCI name: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
- Appearance: Fine white powder
- Odour: Odourless
- Colour and texture: white or slightly buff shadowed fine powder
- Solubility: Insoluble in cold water, thickens when heated in water
- Status: 100% natural, cruelty-free, non-GMO, gluten-free, Kosher and Halal certified
- Usage: External and DIY use only
- Usage rate: Up to 2% in finished creams and lotions
- Fat content: 0.09% m/m concentration
- pH range: 4 to 7
COMMON USES & APPLICATIONS
- Body and foot powder: Dusts onto skin for a soft, dry-touch finish.
- DIY dry shampoo: Blends into hair care powders to absorb excess oil at the roots.
- Bath bombs and bath products: Adds slip and a silky texture to bath bomb and bath salt blends.
- Soap making: Works into cold process soap recipes as a mild texturising ingredient.
- Facial and body scrubs: Blends with sugar, salt or other exfoliants to soften the texture of a scrub base.
- Natural cosmetic thickener: Thickens lotions, creams and powder-based cosmetics.
- DIY setting powder: A base ingredient in homemade pressed or loose powder formulations.
HOW TO USE CORN STARCH
- As a body powder: Dust a small amount onto clean, dry skin with a powder puff or your hands.
- As a dry shampoo: Sprinkle a small amount at the roots, leave for a few minutes, then brush through.
- In a DIY scrub: Combine with sugar or salt and a carrier oil, mixing until you reach a spreadable texture.
- In soap or bath bombs: Add at the stage your recipe calls for, blending in thoroughly to avoid clumping.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Sift before use to remove any clumps.
- Store in an airtight container to keep moisture out.
- Start with a small amount in powder blends and build up as needed.
- Perform a patch test before first use.
CAUTION
- For external and DIY use only.
- Avoid inhaling loose powder.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children.
FAQs
Is corn starch suitable for DIY dry shampoo?
Yes. Its fine, absorbent texture makes it a popular base for homemade dry shampoo powders, where it helps lift oil and residue from the roots.
Can I use corn starch in soap making?
Yes. Corn starch is commonly added to cold process soap recipes in small amounts as a texturising ingredient.
Is corn starch suitable for sensitive skin?
Most people tolerate corn starch well, though as with any powder ingredient, we'd suggest a patch test on a small area before wider use, particularly for sensitive skin.
How should I store corn starch, and how long does it last?
Kept in an airtight container away from moisture, corn starch holds its quality well over an extended period. Reseal the container tightly between uses.
What is corn starch?
Corn starch is a fine, odourless powder milled from the endosperm of corn kernels. In DIY formulations, it's valued for its silky texture and absorbent properties, which is why it turns up in body powders, dry shampoos, bath products and soap recipes.
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