The present invention relates to the use of non-dissolved starch based particles, having a particle size of 0.2-4 pm and having a composition of 0.3-5% by weight of protein, 0.1-4% by weight of lipids, 0-1.6% by weight fibre and <；0.45% by weight ash and the remaining part of the composition is carbohydrate adding up to 100% by weight, in cosmetic formulations and the preparation of said particle.
