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MAIZECARE™ STYLE POLYMER

INCI: Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Overview

MaizeCareTM Style Polymer is an easy-to-use powder allowing versatility in cosmetic formats. MaizeCareTM Style Polymer is a non-GMO and bio-derived hair fixative offering hair benefits such as humidity resistance, durability and frizz-control. MaizeCareTM Style Polymer is a biodegradable and naturally derived film former that offers a non-tacky feel. This corn-based ingredient can be used in high-performing skin and make-up formulations for its long-lasting, soft-focus, skin tightening effects and sebum resistance properties. Product that can pose an explosion hazard when suspended in air as dust

Formulation benefits
  • Soft Focus
  • Wrinkle Masking
  • Film Former
  • Suitable for Clear Systems
  • Frizz Control
  • Improved Manageability
  • Humidity Resistance
  • Long Lasting
  • Flexible Hold
  • Sebum Resistance
Applications
Makeup BasesStyling Aids/FixativesBody CareFacial Care

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Any phase

Phase placement depends on your full formula — confirm with the supplier TDS.

Functional role

Functional Ingredients — supports the overall formula.

Pairs well with

  • Complementary ingredients from the same phase

Handling watch-outs

  • Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier
Dow
CAS
56-81-5, 7732-18-5, 9005-25-8

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