Let’s delve into the dynamic world of sensory powders: a market experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing consumer demand for high-performance and sustainable cosmetic products. These powders play a crucial role in enhancing the texture, feel, and overall sensory experience of formulations, making them indispensable in makeup and skincare applications. However, as the industry evolves, it faces challenges, particularly concerning the use of talc, which has come under scrutiny for potential health risks and environmental concerns.
In response to these challenges, Roquette Beauté seeks innovative alternatives that align with consumers’ expectations and industry standards. That’s why they launched Beauté by Roquette® ST 305 Amylopectin, the game-changing sensory powder derived from waxy corn starch. This innovative ingredient offers a sustainable and safe alternative to traditional synthetic and mineral powders, such as Talc, Silica, and PMMA. It stands out for its unique, patent-pending porous structure, developed through an enzymatic hydrolysis process.
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Discover how this innovative ingredient brings together performance, naturalness, and safety: join us during an exclusive webinar on September 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Paris time (CET) or 10:00 a.m. New York time (EDT)! |
Technical benefits of Beauté by Roquette® ST 305
Beauté by Roquette® ST 305 is a luminous white powder with less yellowing than native corn starch. It offers a low color degradation, being comparable to Talc or Porous Silica Bead, ensuring a consistent and appealing appearance in formulations. The powder maintains the same pleasantly soft touch as other sensory powders, enhancing consumers’ experience.
Furthermore, Beauté by Roquette® ST 305 has great sebum and sweat absorption benefits that are expected in a sensory powder. It significantly enhances surface hardness, as demonstrated in a solid bar soap application, where 24% of Beauté by Roquette® ST 305 improves surface hardness by more than 100% versus the control and by 30% compared to native corn starch. Its compatibility with a high percentage of oils allows the creation of rich and nourishing formulas, with no impact on foam quality. Instead, the foam appears even creamier and imparts a soft after-feel on the skin.
In makeup applications, Beauté by Roquette® ST 305 has been tested across various formulations, including a fluid foundation and a mattifying makeup primer base. It effectively reduces the gloss level of the formulation, and on the skin, consistently outperforming native corn starch.
Sourced from non-GMO waxy corn starch, it is readily biodegradable, COSMOS and NATRUE approved, making it an environmentally friendly choice for various cosmetic applications, including makeup, skincare, toiletries, hair care, and fragrances.
This webinar is your gateway to understanding how Beauté by Roquette® ST 305 can step up your formulations. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this ingredient and elevate your products to new heights of performance and sustainability. Register now to secure your spot!
