Arrowroot Powder
absorbent; bulking agent; slip agent; skin-feel modifier; talc alternative
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
absorbent; bulking agent; slip agent; skin-feel modifier; talc alternative
Purpose
Function
absorbent; bulking agent; slip agent; skin-feel modifier; talc alternative
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
ConcernNone
Flags
talc-replacementnatural-originabsorbentdeodorant-formulationcosmos-eligiblebiodegradablesensitive-skin-friendlyinhalation-concern-aerosol
Verdict
Natural starch-based absorbent powder derived from arrowroot plant (Maranta arundinacea) used in deodorant formulations as talc replacement. Provides moisture absorption and silky skin feel through physical adsorption via starch granule swelling. Excellent safety profile with long cosmetic use history; CIR inhalation boilerplate applies for aerosol formats.
US Note
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; CIR inhalation boilerplate applies in aerosol/loose powder formats; commonly used in natural deodorant sticks as talc replacement alongside arrowroot starch (same plant, processed form)
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