Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch

Triticum vulgare (wheat) starch is a plant-derived carbohydrate powder isolated from wheat kernels. Cosmetics use it to improve texture, reduce surface shine, and give products a smooth, mattifying feel during wear.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A wheat-derived powder that absorbs shine for a smooth, matte look.
Category
Oil Control, Tone/Texture
Type
Thickener

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Visibly reduces shine by soaking up surface oil and leaves skin feeling smoother, and can impart a soft-focus finish that blurs the look of uneven texture.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in oil-control primers, loose/pressed powders, and mattifying lotions to improve slip and a velvety feel, and also added to cleansers to improve cushioning during application.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically low irritation and well tolerated on skin. In loose powders, avoid inhalation during application. Wheat allergy reactions are unlikely but possible if residual proteins are present in sensitive individuals.

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good because it reliably absorbs surface oil and improves slip and matte feel, with a long safety record and minimal bioactivity. Its performance is formulation-dependent and mainly cosmetic rather than treatment-focused, which is why it settles at Good.

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