Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Starch is a viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 158 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, moisturizer and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Starch from cassava root. Absorbs moisture and gives a silky powder feel.
What it does
Contains Tapioca Starch: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 60067, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Tapioca Starch
Dr. Squatch
Unscented Dry Lotion
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Eucerin
Urea Repair
Lists exfoliating acid
Eucerin
UreaRepair PLUS 10%
Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
vaseline body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
vaseline deep restore yellow btl
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
vaseline spray and go moisturizer
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Aussie
Wash+Blow in a can tropical punch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Native
Whole Body Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello
Wild Berry Deodorant
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Precision Deo
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Dove
Workout Refresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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