Rice Powder
- INCI:
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
- Also known as:
- Rice starch · Rice starch
Plant-based filler with a soft, velvety feel, used as a natural alternative to talc in powder makeup. It provides moisture and sebum absorption, and a natural-looking matte finish. It is a frequent option in formulas positioned as natural or vegan, and is also used as an excipient in pharmaceutical and veterinary powders and as a bulking agent in foods.
Functions
Typical applications
- Loose powders
- Pressed powders
- Powder foundations
- Dry shampoos
- Excipient in pharmaceutical and veterinary powders
Product lines
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