Ingredient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Al/Mg Hydroxide Stearate
What it is
A mixed aluminum/magnesium metallic soap of stearic acid used as a texturizing agent in creams, powders, sticks and color cosmetics.
How it works
It gels liquid oils and thickens formulas, building viscosity and opacity while helping stabilize water-in-oil and anhydrous emulsions.
What it does
Emulsion stabiliser
Viscosity controlling
Opacifying
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.