Other ingredient
Zinc Stearate
A zinc salt of stearic acid used as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and pigment dispersant in creams and anhydrous formulas.
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Benefits
- ✓Thickens and stabilizes anhydrous and water-in-oil formulas
- ✓Improves dispersibility of pigments
Watch for
- ⚠Inhalation of loose powder forms (e.g., baby/talc-style powders) has been linked to respiratory irritation; not a concern in emulsified leave-on/rinse-off cosmetics
In depth
What it does
A zinc salt of stearic acid used as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and pigment dispersant in creams and anhydrous formulas. As an other ingredient, it is particularly valued for thickens and stabilizes anhydrous and water-in-oil formulas and improves dispersibility of pigments.
