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
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Eucalyptus
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Grapefruit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Lavender
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Lavanila
The Healthy Deodorant Vanilla Passion Fruit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Ouai
Thickening Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Timotei Bio Après-Shampooing Femme Douceur infusé au Lait d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux 250ml
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme infusé au Lait d’Amande Douce Cosmebio 250ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Medicube
Zero Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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