Arrowroot Powder/ Starch
| What is it? |
Arrowroot starch (also called arrowroot powder) is a powdery product extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant (Maranta Arundinaceae). Arrowroot starch (or arrowroot powder) is a fine, starchy powder. It is a wonderful replacement for talc or kaolin clay in many cosmetic and skincare formulations. It imparts a silky texture to formulations, similar to cyclomethicone. Arrowroot Powder is all natural, and is great for talc-free baby powders, natural deodorants, foot powders and bath fizzies! |
| INCI | Maranta Arundinacea Root |
| Appearance | Fine white powder |
| Usage rate |
Up to 100% Measure by weight and mix with other dry ingredients in formula. |
| Application |
Body powders, makeup powders, deodorants, athlete's foot products, anti-irritant skin care products, creams, lotions, eye cosmetics, hair care products. |
| Texture | Soft and silky |
| Scent | Nothing noticeable |
| Solubility | Insoluble |
| Why do we use it in formulations? | In anhydrous products it helps reduce the greasy/oily skin feel, and in higher concentrations it can give the entire product a powdery, dry-touch finish and contribute to thickening.
In powdered cosmetics it acts as a diluent and improves slip. It can also be used in dusting powders, or even used as-is for a dusting powder. |
| Strengths | Ultra silky, inexpensive ingredient. |
| Alternatives & Substitutions | Other starches like corn and wheat work well in its place. |
| How to Work with It | Include it in the heated or cool down phase, or the grinding phase of powdered products. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, arrowroot starch should last up to three years. |
| Benefits |
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This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
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