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.
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin
Also known as: Zinc Soap
Zinc Stearate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.3% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Zinc Stearate is most often found as ingredient number 7 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Zinc Stearate the most:
References
Products with Zinc Stearate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 38977
- INCI Name: ZINC STEARATE
- INN Name: zinc stearate
- EC #: Â 209-151-9
- Ph. Eur. Name: zinci stearas
- All Functions: Anticaking, Cosmetic Colorant, Viscosity Controlling
