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Polycos Soft Touch

Polycos Soft Touch is a 100% natural, multifunctional biopolymer derived from Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch. Thanks to its unique multi-dimensional particle shape, narrow particle size distribution, and exceptional sensory performance, it enhances the skin feel of a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations. It serves as an oil absorber, mattifying agent, texturizer, talc/TiO₂ replacer, and natural opacifier—while remaining COSMOS approved, readily biodegradable, and sourced from 100% renewable and traceable raw materials.
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Product Overview

Application:
Personal Care
INCI-Name:
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Composition:
Physically modified rice starch
Appearance:
Fine white powder
Recommended Use Level:
1 – 100%
Solubility:
Insoluble but dispersible in cold water; forms a viscous solution upon heating.

Key Benefits

Outstanding Sensory Performance

Polycos Soft Touch was developed to elevate the sensory profile of modern cosmetic formulations. Its low friction coefficient and multi-dimensional structure improve spreadability and impart a velvety, soft-focus finish.
Enhances spreadability and slip
Reduces greasiness in emulsions
Leaves a soft, powdery after-feel
Visibly reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines

High Oil & Sebum Absorbency

The ingredient’s optimized morphology makes it extremely effective at absorbing sebum and moisture—ideal for mattifying creams, foundations, powders, deodorants, and suncare.
Helps control shine throughout the day
Provides long-lasting mattifying effects
Smooths and refines skin texture

Effective Talc & TiO₂ Replacement

Growing regulatory and consumer pressure is driving the search for safer, natural alternatives. Polycos Soft Touch can replace talc and titanium dioxide, offering high performance without compromising safety or aesthetics.
Talc-free formulations
Titanium dioxide–free systems
Excellent texture enhancement and sensory performance

Microbiome-Friendly & Safe

Polycos Soft Touch is tested in accordance with internal safety standards for typical microbial contaminants and is inherently microbiome-friendly.

Sustainability & Certifications

Polycos Soft Touch is fully aligned with the clean beauty movement and modern regulatory requirements. Polygal uses 100% European rice starch sources, ensuring consistent quality, traceability, and compliance with cosmetic regulations.

Sustainable by Nature

Natural Origin Index (ISO 16128): 1.00
Readily biodegradable (OECD 301 B)
Based on 100% renewable raw materials
Non-GMO source & process
Vegan & microplastic-free

Certifications

COSMOS Approved
Vegan
Non-GMO
Biodegradable
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Applications

Polycos Soft Touch is fully aligned with the clean beauty movement and modern regulatory requirements. Polygal uses 100% European rice starch sources, ensuring consistent quality, traceability, and compliance with cosmetic regulations.

Skin & Face Care

Mattifying gels and creams
Pore-blurring primers
Anti-shine moisturizers
Sensitive-skin formulations

Colour Cosmetics

Pressed and loose powders
Foundations and BB/CC creams
Finishing and setting products
Hybrid skincare-makeup formulas

Body & Hair Care

Deodorants & antiperspirants
Suncare & after-sun
Baby care products
Shampoos requiring soft feel & reduced greasiness

Rinse-off & Emulsions

Body washes
Creamy cleansers
Opacifying systems needing a natural alternative

Ideal for Brands Seeking:

Natural, vegan, talc-free product launches
Microplastic-free, biodegradable alternatives
Premium sensorial improvements
Safer alternatives to TiO₂ and talc
Clean beauty formulations
Skin-friendly powders and emulsions
High-performance mattifying effects
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FAQ’s

What is Polycos Soft Touch?
Polycos Soft Touch is a 100% natural, multifunctional rice starch biopolymer designed to improve the sensory and visual profile of cosmetic and personal care products. It is used as a mattifying agent, sebum absorber, texturizer, opacifier, and natural alternative to talc and TiO₂.
What is the INCI name of Polycos Soft Touch?
The INCI name is Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch.
How does Polycos Soft Touch improve sensory performance?
Its unique multi-dimensional particle shape provides: enhanced spreadability, a soft, velvety finish, reduced greasiness in emulsions, a mattifying effect resulting in a soft-focus to help mitigate the look of pores and fine lines.
Can Polycos Soft Touch replace talc or titanium dioxide (TiO₂)?
Yes. It is a safe, natural alternative to talc and TiO₂, providing opacifying and texturizing effects without related safety concerns.
Is Polycos Soft Touch biodegradable and natural?
Yes.
Natural Origin Index (ISO 16128): 1.00
Readily biodegradable (OECD 301 B)
Based on 100% renewable raw materials
Non-GMO
What is the recommended use level?
Polycos Soft Touch can be used at 1% to 100%, depending on the formulation and desired sensory impact.
In which applications can Polycos Soft Touch be used?
It is highly versatile and suitable for:
Skin Care: mattifying creams, serums, pore-minimizing products
Face Care: primers, BB/CC creams, foundations, powders
Hair Care: deodorants, dry shampoos, anti-grease systems
Baby Care: gentle powders and creams
Body Wash & Cleansers
Suncare
Colour Cosmetics
Does Polycos Soft Touch help control shine and sebum?
Yes. It has high sebum- and oil-absorbing capacity, making it ideal for mattifying formulations and long-lasting shine control.
Is Polycos Soft Touch microbiome-friendly?
Yes. It is non-irritating for microbiological safety.
Does Polycos Soft Touch dissolve in water?
It is insoluble but miscible with water. Heating is required for thickening functions.
Does it affect product transparency?
Yes, Polycos Soft Touch acts as a natural opacifier, helping to create creamy, rich, non-transparent appearances in formulations.
Is Polycos Soft Touch suitable for sensitive or baby skin?
Yes. Its natural origin, biodegradability, softness, and non-irritating profile make it suitable for sensitive skin, baby care, and minimalist formulations.
Is Polycos Soft Touch vegan?
Yes. Polycos Soft Touch is 100% vegan and free from animal-derived materials.
What does “unique multi-dimensional particle shape” mean?
Polycos Soft Touch is engineered with a special geometric structure that enhances:
sensorial glide
powdery skin finish
soft-focus and blurring effects
even distribution in makeup and skincare
How does it compare to synthetic sensory modifiers?
Polycos Soft Touch offers similar or better sensory performance while being natural, biodegradable, and microplastic-free, making it ideal for clean beauty formulations.
Can it be used in both leave-on and rinse-off products?
Yes. It performs well in leave-on skincare and color cosmetics, as well as in body cleansers, shampoos, and washes.
Is Polycos Soft Touch safe for use in sunscreen formulations?
Yes. It is commonly used to:
improve texture
reduce greasiness
naturally opacify mineral-based systems
What certifications does Polycos Soft Touch have?
COSMOS approved
Vegan
Non-GMO
Biodegradable
What is the particle size distribution?
Narrow distribution. Max. 2% >45 μm, ensuring smooth sensory performance and uniformity.
Does Polycos Soft Touch support clean beauty claims?
Yes. It aligns perfectly with talc-free, TiO₂-free, vegan, microplastic-free, biodegradable, and natural-origin claims.