MaizeCare(TM)

Dow North America Brand

Products:2

A bio-based polymer, derived from corn that allows flexibility in hair care styling from stiff hold to subtle definition and textures from waxes to sprays.

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MaizeCare(TM) Style Polymer

INCI Name:Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Ingredient Origin:Non-Animal Origin, Vegetable Origin, Plant Origin
Functions:Film Former
Benefit Claims:Improved Texture, Excellent Water Dispersion, Sebum Absorption, Non-Irradiated, Ease of Styling, Curl Retention, Excellent Flexibility, Humidity defying, Frizz Control, Cost Effective, Non-Flaking, Easy To Use, Shape Retention
Labeling Claims:Metal-free, Environmentally Friendly, Vegan, Bio-based, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Buy Now, Porcine-free, BSE-free, Preservative-free, Organic, Sustainable, Biodegradable, TSE-free, Vegetarian, CMR Substances-free, Animal Products-free
Certifications & Compliance:COSMOS, RSPO Supply Chain Certified, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Organic Certified

A bio-based polymer, derived from corn that allows flexibility in hair care styling from stiff hold to subtle definition and textures from waxes to sprays. It is also non-GMO and suitable for Vegan Beauty. Features & Benefits Starch-based film-forming biopolymer Ideal solution for formulators seeking environmentally-friendly ingredients Easy-to-use powder in water-based formulations Aqueous dispersion forms a natural film on the hair Ability to achieve a range of hold levels with excellent esthetics Imparts styling durability Excellent humidity resistance and curl retention over 8 hours Compatible with gelling agents such as carbomer, xanthan gum and acrylates- based rheology modifiers Cost-effective styling polymer

MaizeCare(TM) Clarity Polymer

INCI Name:Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Functions:Hair Fixative, Film Former
Ingredient Origin:Non-Animal Origin, Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Benefit Claims:Strong Hold, Durable, Ease of Styling, Curl Retention, Fixative, Aesthethic Enhancement, Humidity defying, Frizz Control, Compatibility, Film Forming, Non-Tacky, Easy To Handle
Labeling Claims:Environmentally Friendly, Vegan, Bio-based, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Buy Now, Organic, Biodegradable, Natural, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Organic Certified

MaizeCare™ Clarity Polymer is a non-GMO, bio-derived hair fixative polymer with exceptional clarity, humidity resistance, durability, and frizz control. It is a biodegradable polymer with film-forming properties that provide a non-tacky feel when styling. The corn-based ingredient can be used as a high-performing fixative polymer that offers curl retention, hair stiffness, and carbomer compatibility for crystal clear formulations.

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Identification

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin,
Vegetable Origin
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Functionals
Film Formers
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Film Former,
Hair Fixative

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Hair Creams,
Hair Gel,
Hair Spray,
Hair Styling Products
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream