Next-Generation Hair & Skin Care Ingredients from Nouryon – Now Available via DKSH Discover
Structure® Silk (Potato) & Structure® XL (Corn)
Nouryon’s Structure® series offers highly versatile, plant-derived rheology modifiers that help formulators achieve luxurious textures while maintaining natural, non-GMO, and biodegradable formulation claims.
- INCI: Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate.
- New, non-GMO potato-derived option delivering glossy emulsions with gel-like texture and smooth cushioned feel
- Proven corn-based industry staple that delivers a matte emulsion with a short, creamy texture that breaks cleaner with a thinner feel on skin
- Rheology modifier, texturizer & film-former
- Readily biodegradable, cold-water soluble
Structure® M3
Structure® M3 is a mild, naturally derived co-surfactant designed to reduce irritation while maintaining rich, creamy foam. It is ideal for sensitive skin, baby care, and scalp-friendly cleansing formulations.
- Enlarges micelle size -> reduces irritation potential
- Naturally derived (NOI = 85%), non-GMO, and biodegradable
- EO-free, 1,4-dioxane-free, cold-water processible
- Demonstrated mildness in skin, hair, and baby care formulations
Why Formulators Choose DKSH for Nouryon Ingredients
- Technical expertise & application support
- Market insights and trend-driven guidance
- Reliable supply chain and regulatory assistance
- Sample support for faster development
Request your sample today and start innovating with Nouryon and DKSH Discover.
1. Are Structure® Silk and Structure® XL natural rheology modifiers?
: Yes. Both Structure Silk (potato-derived) and Structure XL (corn-based) are natural, biodegradable rheology modifiers that improve texture, stability, and sensorial properties in clean beauty formulations.
2. How does Structure® M3 help reduce irritation in cleansing products?
: Structure M3 increases micelle size, which reduces surfactant penetration into the skin. This results in milder, gentler formulations for baby care, sensitive skin, and scalp-friendly hair care.
3. Are Nouryon ingredients suitable for clean beauty formulations?
: Absolutely. Nouryon’s portfolio is bio-derived, non-GMO, biodegradable, and free from harsh chemicals like EO and 1,4-dioxane — making it ideal for clean beauty and eco-conscious brands.
4. Can these ingredients be used in cold-process formulations?
: Yes. Structure XL, Structure Silk, and Structure M3 are cold-water soluble, helping formulators reduce energy consumption and speed up development.


