Zea Mays Starch
Zea Mays Starch is a viscosity controlling and skin protecting ingredient. It’s in 105 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, blush and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Corn starch. Absorbs moisture and gives powders a soft feel.
What it does
Contains Zea Mays Starch: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38946, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as starch, maydis amylum, corn starch and cornstarch.
Products that contain Zea Mays Starch
PanOxyl
Acne Treatment Bar
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Olay
Active Hydrating Beauty Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Real Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Deodorant Rose
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Completely Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Secret
Aluminum Free Dry Feel Whole Body Deodorant Cream Light Fresh
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Aspen Air
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Bergamot Grove
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - California Coast
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Deep Sea Glacier
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Eucalyptus Spearmint
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Fresh Ocean Splash
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Mandarin Woods
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Ambre solaire lait fluide hydratant très haute protection
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Inika Organic
Baked Mineral Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid
Laneige
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Biome Protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Blush Bomb Soft Focus Blush Powder-Charm On Smooth Lightweight Highly Pigmented Matte Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Moroccanoil
Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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