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Hydrator / Humectant

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate

Often labeled as: HSH

The moisture-retaining syrup.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A mixture of several sugar alcohols. It is used as a humectant and texture enhancer, giving products a rich, moisturizing feel.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Binds water to the skin and improves product spreadability.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Helps keep gel creams feeling bouncy and fresh.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a harsh starch.

The Science

It is a liquid, syrup-like humectant, not a powdery starch.