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FARMAL® 21T is a naturally derived tapioca starch designed to enhance the sensory profile and oil absorption performance of personal care formulations. It provides a silky, powdery skin feel and natural matte finish, helping formulators create products that combine elegant texture with clean-label positioning.

This versatile ingredient supports formulation stability in emulsions and powders while improving spreadability and overall skin feel across a wide range of personal care systems.

Ingredient Benefits 

  • Naturally derived, non-GMO tapioca starch
  • Excellent oil and sebum absorption
  • Enhances spreadability with a soft, powdery texture
  • Delivers a natural matte or “soft-focus” finish
  • Contributes to formulation stability in emulsions and powders
  • Compatible with a wide range of personal care systems
  • Supports natural, clean-label, and sustainable formulation strategies

Applications 

  • Facial creams and lotions
  • Mattifying and oil-control skin care
  • Loose and pressed powders
  • Foundations and color cosmetics
  • Dry shampoos and body powders
  • Deodorants and dry wash formats

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FARMAL® 21T Tapioca Starch INCI: Tapioca Starch 
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