Maltodextrin

A starch helper.

What it does

A sugar made from starch. It thickens, absorbs oil and forms a light film on skin and hair.

The same ingredient is widely used in food. No cosmetic safety review was found.

Often found in: Deodorants, Shampoos, Bath bombs, Face serums

United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

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