Snapshot
- Overview
- A potato-starch emulsifier that gives creams a smooth, even texture.
- Category
- Emulsifying
- Type
- Emulsifier
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is a plant-derived modified starch sodium salt based on hydrolyzed potato starch with dodecenyl succinate groups. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams and cleansers to aid oil-in-water dispersion and create a smoother texture.
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Our take
Is Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as an effective, plant-derived emulsifier that boosts stability and texture, though it offers minimal direct skin benefits and limited clinical data. Its value is primarily in formulation performance rather than treatment.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It maintains uniformity so each application feels consistent, and contributes to a creamy, non-greasy glide and improved spreadability.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in lotions, milky sunscreens, and light emulsions for stable, even spread, and appears in hair conditioners to blend water and oils smoothly.
Before you use it
Safety
It carries generally low irritation risk and suits most skin types. Rarely, individuals sensitive to modified starches may experience mild redness or itching.
Products with Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
