Shifting to Talc-free Beauty with COSMENA Series






Talc has long been a staple ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products due to its ability to absorb moisture, reduce friction, and prevent caking. However, growing consumer awareness around safety concerns, particularly the potential risk of asbestos contamination has accelerated the shift toward talc-free formulations.

Naturally deprived starches such as tapioca starch and cornstarch have emerged as preferred talc alternatives. These materials deliver perfect comparable performance such as oil absorption, flowability, and a soft or matte finish while offering additional benefits in sustainability and skin friendliness.

In an era where "clean beauty" is no longer a trend but a standard, the search for safer, high-performance alternatives to traditional minerals has never been more critical. We are proud to introduce our premium natural starch, a revolutionary ingredient designed to seamlessly substitute or replace talc in your personal care and cosmetic portfolios.

COSMENA Series is a portfolio of talc replacement from naturally multifunctional starches designed to help skincare and beauty formulators to optimize texture, sensory performance, and product stability across a wide range of applications, including baby powder, loose powder, sun care, foundation, deodorant powder, and more.

Recommended Product

Modified tapioca starch: COSMENA ASO

Key Benefits

  • Superior Clarity & Gloss
  • Emulsion stabilizer
  • Water Repellent
  • Oil absorption 
  • Viscosity controlling
  • Good spreadability
  • Anti-caking agents
  • Aesthetic enhancer (matte, softening)

Modified corn starch: COSMENA CS

Key Benefits

  • Water repellent 
  • Absorption (oil, saline water)
  • Excellent spreadability
  • Good flowability
  • Aesthetic enhancer (matte, blurring)
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