The Index · Sugar humectant / film former

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Hydrogenated starch syrup used as humectant and sensory modifier.

LimitedFood-adjacent carbohydrate; cosmetic outcome data limited.

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Sources2 cited

Hydrogenated starch syrup used as humectant and sensory modifier.

What it does

Provides moisture binding and a soft film; common with glycosyl trehalose.

The evidence

Evidence grade limited: Food-adjacent carbohydrate; cosmetic outcome data limited. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.

Evidence by claim

Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim

Hydrogenated starch syrup used as humectant and sensory modifier.[1]

Limited

Safety & limits

Source and region, always

all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 2

Numbered as cited in the text

[1]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate. SpecialChem (2024)other
[2]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Polysaccharides. CIR (2015)regulator

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk