Tapioca Starch (Tapoica Flour)
Tapioca Starch, derived from the cassava root, is a versatile, gluten-free ingredient widely used in personal care formulations. This white, bland-flavored powder serves as an effective thickening and viscosity-enhancing agent, making it ideal for creams, lotions, and various cosmetic applications. In face powders, it provides a smooth, silky, and velvety feel, enhancing the overall texture. Additionally, Tapioca Starch can replace talc in formulations, offering a natural alternative. Its ability to mitigate the heavy, greasy feel of oils, esters, and waxes further broadens its applicability in product development. Our Tapioca Starch is Pregelatinized or "pre-gel". Pregelatinized tapioca starch differs from native tapioca starch primarily in its solubility and thickening properties. Native tapioca starch needs heat to gelatinize and thicken, while pregelatinized tapioca starch is soluble in cold water and thickens without heat.
Benefits:
- Gluten-free and aluminum-free
- Enhances texture in face powders
- Mitigates greasy feel of oils and waxes
- Natural talc replacement
Applications:
- Body and makeup powders
- Antiperspirants
- Color cosmetics
- Creams and lotions
- Eye cosmetics
- Liquid makeup
Usage:
Add Tapioca Starch as is to your formulation, preferably to the water phase. No heating is required. Typical use levels range from 3-10%, depending on the desired viscosity. For external use only.
Specifications:
- INCI Name: Tapioca Starch
- Appearance: White, free-flowing powder
- Solubility: Insoluble but miscible in water; swells in hot water
- pH Value: 5-6 (20% aqueous slurry)
- Storage: Store in a closed container in a dry place at room temperature
- Country of Origin: USA
Incorporate Tapioca Starch into your personal care products to achieve enhanced texture, stability, and a natural, silky feel.
At Bulk Apothecary, we're committed to providing our customers with the highest quality natural ingredients at an affordable price. So, whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional skincare formulator, our Tapioca Starch is the perfect addition to your product lineup. Order yours today and experience the benefits of this amazing ingredient for yourself!
