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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Also known as: HSH

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate is a sugar alcohol derived from starch. It functions as a humectant, attracting and holding moisture to the skin or hair. It also helps to improve the texture and feel of cosmetic formulations.

HumectantVegan
BenefitModerate 1.5 / 4
Hydration i1.5 / 4

Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.

RiskVery low 0 / 4

Rated by SpottyLabs' ingredient methodology, independent of brands.

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Products with Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Squalane Cleanser
The Ordinary
Squalane Cleanser
3.5/ 57/8/3
Sensitive Toothpaste
Biomed
Sensitive Toothpaste
3.5/ 55/16/16
White & Charcoal
Perl Weiss
White & Charcoal
3.5/ 52/12/7
Exomega Control Emollient Shower Oil
A-Derma
Exomega Control Emollient Shower Oil
3.5/ 59/13/4

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