Collection: Arrowroot Powder

Functional, Actives & Additives

Maranta arundinacea

Arrowroot powder is a fine, white starch extracted from the rhizomes of the arrowroot plant,a tropical perennial native to the Caribbean and South America, now cultivated throughout tropical regions worldwide. It has been used as a culinary thickener and a traditional personal care ingredient for centuries,valued in both applications for its exceptional fineness, its neutral character, and its ability to absorb moisture and oil without caking or clumping.

In our body powder, dry shampoo, and shower steamer formulas arrowroot powder serves as a silky, skin-comfortable base that provides oil absorption, slip, and a dry, powdery finish without the respiratory concerns associated with talc.

How It Works

Arrowroot's fine particle size gives it an exceptionally silky skin feel that is softer and more refined than most other starches. Its absorbent properties allow it to draw excess oil and moisture from the skin and hair surface,the mechanism behind its effectiveness in dry shampoo and body powder formulas. Unlike talc, arrowroot is a whole plant-derived ingredient with no asbestos contamination concerns, making it a preferred choice for natural personal care formulas where a light, dry finish is desired.

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