A naturally derived ingredient with the ability to absorb other compounds and remove harmful metal ions from water.
Functions
Absorbent,
Absorbent
Absorbent – soaks up excess oil from the skin.
Absorbent,
Absorbent
Absorbent – soaks up excess oil from the skin.
Chelating
Chelating
Chelating – deactivates harmful heavy metal ions.
Chelating
Chelating
Chelating – deactivates harmful heavy metal ions.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Overview
Cyclodextrin is a type of oligosaccharide comprised of a ring of glucose molecules. This ingredient is derived from starch and is commonly used as an absorbent due to its ability to hold onto molecules within its ring structure.
For example, it is commonly paired with the emollient oil squalane, in which the squalane is absorbed into the cyclodextrin powder. This is useful for pressed or loose powder products that want to deliver soft emolliency to the skin.
In addition to working as an absorbent, this off-white powder also works as a chelating agent. A chelating agent removes harmful metal ions from water-based systems by binding them within their large molecular structure.
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