Magnesium Stearate

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INCI name

  • MAGNESIUM STEARATE,

Alternative names

  • Magnesiumdistearat,
  • magnesii stearas,
  • E 470b,
  • Magnesiumstearat,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Magnesium distearate,

INCI function

  • cosmetic dye,
  • moisturizing,
  • Bulking,
  • Anti-caking agent,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • allows the free flow of solids and thus prevents powdered cosmetic products from caking together into lumps or hard masses
  • increases the water content of the skin and keeps it soft and smooth
  • Colours cosmetic products and/or gives colour to the skin and/or skin appendages
  • Reduces bulk density of cosmetics
  • improves lubricity
  • may cause allergic reactions
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 557-04-0,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 209-150-3,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 254

White, fine, very oily-feeling powder Adheres well to the skin. As a powder component for improvement of the softness and covering capabilities, for stabilization of W/O emulsions. In some cases can cause allergies.

Wörterbuch der Kosmetik, page 171

Always a mixture of stearate and palmitate. Very fine white powder that feels greasy and serves as a powder component to improve glidability and coverage. It is less toxic than the zinc compound. Use as baby powder, facial or compact powder.

Kosmetik Lexikon, page 109

Basis for powder. Improves the lubricity of powder on the skin.

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