Zinc Stearate
Explained
Zinc Stearate is the metal salt of stearic acid. It is a white solid used to bind, thicken, and lubricate products.
This ingredient is common in powder makeup, where it helps keep the powder together.
Zinc Stearate is hydrophobic and repels water.
See all 1,256 products with Zinc Stearate
What it does
Cosmetic Colorant
Agents that add color to a product
Alternative names
Zinc Soap
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.5%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Zinc Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38977
INCI Name
ZINC STEARATE
INN Name
zinc stearate
EC #
 209-151-9
Ph. Eur. Name
zinci stearas
All Functions
Anticaking, Cosmetic Colorant, Viscosity Controlling
