Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other names: Starch aluminium octenylsuccinate, E1452

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, also known as Starch Aluminum Octenylsuccinate or E1452, is a chemical that is widely used in the cosmetics industry. This substance is a white powder that is made from corn starch and has the ability to absorb fat. Due to its properties, it is often included in cosmetic products, where it acts as a stabiliser, moisturiser and anti-caking agent.

Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate is safe for human skin and has no known history of causing any allergies or irritations. However, it is mainly added to skin products such as powders, creams, makeups or BB creams. The purpose of using it in these products is mainly due to its function as an absorber of fats and oils. So, if you have oily or combination skin, products containing Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate will help mattify your skin. Furthermore, this ingredient is added to shampoos and conditioners where it improves their consistency, but also helps to create lather and promotes the dispersion of other ingredients in these products. Outside the cosmetics industry, this substance can also be used as an additive in the food industry. However, it is not a common food ingredient and its use is strictly regulated.