Cosmetics & Personal Care
A natural alternative to talc and synthetic polymers
Formulators use tapioca starch where a soft-focus, silky finish is wanted without mineral or synthetic ingredients. Fine particle size gives strong oil absorption and a blur effect that sits well on skin.
The challenge
What cosmetics & personal care manufacturers ask us to solve
Replacing talc and synthetic polymers
Natural claims must be met without losing slip or coverage.
Oil control through the day
Powders must absorb sebum without looking dry or chalky.
Microbiological limits
Personal care specifications leave little tolerance on counts.
Our solution
How PREGEL WORLD responds
Cosmetic-oriented grades are supplied with fine, controlled particle size and tight microbiological limits, sampled for texture trials before the specification is fixed.
Silky slip and soft-focus finish
High oil absorption
Plant-derived and biodegradable
Bright white, neutral odour
Recommended grades
Starch grades specified for cosmetics & personal care
Questions
Cosmetics & Personal Care starch — common questions
Can tapioca starch replace talc in a powder formulation?
In many formats yes — it delivers slip and oil absorption with a natural origin claim, though pressing behaviour and coverage should be confirmed in a trial batch.
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Share your application, target viscosity and volumes. We will match a grade and send a quotation delivered to your port.