Emollient
Calcium Stearate
A mineral salt used in powders and lotions for its smoothing and anti-clumping texture properties.
emollienttexture enhanceranti-clumping
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Calcium Stearate is a metallic salt of stearic acid, used in cosmetics similarly to zinc or magnesium stearate, for its smoothing and anti-clumping texture properties.
Used in pressed powders and some lotions to improve application smoothness and texture consistency.
Key Benefits
Anti-clumping
Helps powder formulas blend and apply evenly.
Smooth texture
Contributes a silky after-feel.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It is a texture-enhancing ingredient with no active skincare treatment benefit.
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Calcium Stearate do for skin?
Used in pressed powders and some lotions to improve application smoothness and texture consistency.
Who should use Calcium Stearate?
Calcium Stearate is suitable for: most skin types in powder formulas.
Are there any warnings about Calcium Stearate?
It is a texture-enhancing ingredient with no active skincare treatment benefit.
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