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 21, 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
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Humble Brands
Rockrose & Cedar Plastic-Free Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
DM
Rough Nature Deocreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Savon soin exfoliant aux noyaux d’abricot
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Savon soin sensation d’hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Essence
Soft BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Florence
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Laila
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Stella
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Spirulina Cleansing Powder
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Olay
Super Eyes Daily Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Fresh Vanilla Lemon
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Pure Vanilla
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Sport Luxe
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Blackberry
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Coconut
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
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