What is Rice Starch?

Rice starch is a fine, natural powder made from the rice grain. It is produced by grinding the grain and purifying the starch into a soft, light substance.

The powder is odorless and white to off-white. It feels silky soft and makes the skin look less shiny, without feeling dry or tight.

Rice starch is a top choice for DIY: from matte day cream and deodorant to body and makeup powders. Also handy as a quick dry shampoo.

What are the benefits of Rice Starch?

Absorbs sebum and mattifies

The starch particles bind excess sebum and reduce shine. The skin looks fresh and less glossy, without feeling dry.

Silky smooth finish

The particles are naturally very small, allowing the powder to leave a velvety soft layer. Imperfections appear visually softer.

Improves formula texture

The powder reduces stickiness and helps creams and gels spread more evenly. Perfect as a base in homemade products.

Mild and odorless

Neutral, gluten-free and generally well-tolerated. Pleasant for sensitive skin that reacts quickly to additives.

Deodorant booster

The porous structure absorbs moisture and helps reduce wet spots. Stays light and doesn't clump.

Makeup that lasts longer

Prevents clumping and improves how pigments blend. Provides a matte, smooth finish in homemade powders and bronzers.

Natural alternative without microplastics

100% plant-based starch instead of synthetic spheres or talc. A clean choice for conscious formulators.

How to use Rice Starch?

Face: Use as a loose, mattifying finish. Take a small amount on a soft brush and apply lightly as the final step.

Makeup: 5-15% in powders, bronzers or setting powders. Sift the powder and mix with pigments for an even blend.

Creams and lotions: 1-5% in the water phase or in the cool-down phase below 40°C. Stir well to prevent lumps.

Deodorant and body powder: 3-10% in deodorant creams or loose powders. Combine for example with baking soda or zinc oxide as desired.

Dry shampoo: Use pure or mixed (for example with cocoa for dark hair). Apply sparingly to the roots and brush through. Avoid inhaling powder.

Masks: 5-10% in clay masks or gentle scrubs for extra softness and reduced shine.

What makes Rice Starch so special?

The particles are naturally very small, around 5 to 10 micrometers. This means the powder doesn't feel grainy and provides a subtle softening effect in thin layers, without visible white cast.