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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.
This ingredient can be sourced from non-animal or animal sources. It is best to reach out to the brand to see where they source this ingredient from.
See all 1,631 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
1.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
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