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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

Comedogenic Rating
0
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
34%
Users who avoid it
66%

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

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