Amidon de manioc (tapioca)

Tapioca starch (Amidon de manioc) is a fine, white powder derived from the root of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta), native to South America and widely cultivated in tropical regions. It is prized in cosmetic formulations for its exceptional silky, powdery skin feel, ability to absorb excess sebum and moisture, and its capacity to impart a smooth, velvety finish to skin care and color cosmetics. Formulators choose it as a natural, clean-label alternative to synthetic powders and talc, particularly in dry shampoos, loose powders, and mattifying products.