Corn starch Biological

Corn starch is obtained from maize and is used as an absorbent in cosmetics instead of or in addition to talc. In general, cornstarch in powders gives a silky but dry feel and some find that it absorbs excess oil better without looking sticky than pure talc-based powders. Corn starch is also used as a thickening agent in skin care products.

Corn starch in soap

Corn starch adds extra volume to a batch of soap and works as an exfoliant for oily skin. Add up to 30 grams per 1 kilo of soap base. It is considered a healthier and more natural alternative to talc, especially in baby care products. Corn starch is increasingly used as an oil absorbent in dry shampoos and it leaves a slightly silky feel. Small amounts are used in the manufacture of bath foam. Our corn starch is also certified organic by the Soil Association, so no issues with genetically modified ingredients used in the manufacturing process.

Corn starch in a effervescent ball

The corn starch in a effervescent ball has only one job: It slows down the reaction.

By binding to both the baking soda and citric acid, the cornstarch slows the rate at which both dissolve. The effect is that the effervescence can last 3 or 4 minutes, rather than just a few seconds.

Making bath bombs is not difficult, she said. She mixes 1 cup of baking soda, half a cup of citric acid and half a cup of cornstarch together in a bowl. All three ingredients can be found at YouWish. After mixing the three ingredients, she adds about 1 teaspoon of water, which is enough to just moisten the ingredient mixture so that the powder sticks together. Spoon the mixture into a mould and leave the moulds to dry overnight.