Ingredient
Dextrin
Dextrin is used to absorb excess oil, bind and add body to a formula, and control its thickness.
- What it does
- Absorbs oil · Thickens the texture
- Evidence
- Evidence: Limited · Mostly lab or early data so far.
- Best time
- Morning or evening
Good to know
Many doctors advise avoiding this during pregnancy — check with yours.
- Fragrance
- Known fragrance allergen
- Essential oil
- Can feed fungal acne (Malassezia)
- Can irritate reactive skin
- Can make skin more sun-sensitive
Products with Dextrin
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