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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.

Alice Akinsulie¹, Wilma F Bergfeld², Donald V Belsito²

¹Cosmetic Ingredient Review Former Scientific Analyst/Writer.

International Journal of Toxicology

|September 29, 2023

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The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety confirmed Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is safe for cosmetic use. This conclusion is based on newly available studies and updated information on product types and concentrations.

Area of Science:

Cosmetic Science
Dermatology
Toxicology

Background:

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a widely used cosmetic ingredient.
Previous safety assessments were conducted in 2002.
Updated data on usage patterns and concentrations are now available.

Purpose of the Study:

To re-evaluate the safety of Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
To consider newly available scientific studies.
To assess current product types and concentrations of use.

Main Methods:

Review of newly available scientific literature.
Analysis of updated information on cosmetic product formulations.
Assessment of usage concentrations and practices.

Keywords:

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Cosmetics Safety

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Main Results:

The Expert Panel reviewed updated studies and usage data.
No safety concerns were identified under current conditions of use.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate was confirmed safe for cosmetic applications.

Conclusions:

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is safe as a cosmetic ingredient.
Current practices of use and concentration are supported by safety data.
The ingredient's safety profile remains favorable for cosmetic formulations.