Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin

Multi-functional carbohydrate powder used as a carrier, bulking agent, stabilizer, and texture modifier in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

INCI Name: Maltodextrin

Appearance: White to off-white free-flowing powder

Solubility: Water-soluble

Function: Carrier agent, stabilizer, bulking agent, texture modifier

Maltodextrin is widely used in cosmetic formulations as a supportive functional ingredient for powdered extracts, active carriers, dry blends, masks, and texture systems. It can help improve powder handling, reduce stickiness, and support the stability and dispersibility of sensitive ingredients.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Maltodextrin functions as a versatile support ingredient in cosmetic systems, especially powdered and dry formulations. It is commonly used to carry botanical extracts, improve powder flow, reduce clumping, and support the stability of active ingredients during processing and storage.

Key Benefits

• Helps improve powder flow and handling.
• Useful as a carrier for botanical extracts and actives.
• Supports dry blend stability and dispersibility.
• Can help reduce stickiness in powdered systems.
• Improves texture and processing in masks and powder formulations.
• Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.

Typical Use Levels

• 1–5% — Texture support and stabilization
• 5–20% — Carrier systems and powdered blends
• 20%+ — Bulk powder and dry formulation systems

How to Incorporate

• Add directly into dry powder blends.
• Dissolve into the water phase when needed.
• Can be combined with botanical extracts, actives, clays, starches, and surfactants.

Formulation Notes

• Useful in powdered masks, dry shampoos, and extract systems.
• Can improve stability of spray-dried ingredients.
• Works well as a carrier for concentrated botanical powders.
• May slightly affect final texture depending on use level.
• Store properly to avoid moisture absorption.

Common Applications

• Powdered masks
• Botanical extract carriers
• Dry shampoos
• Bath products
• Powder cleansers
• Cosmetic dry blends

Mostly exists so powders stop behaving like chaotic dust clouds during formulation. Modern cosmetic chemistry: convincing tiny particles to cooperate for once.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry environment.
• Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.
• Protect from moisture and humidity.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.