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Disteardimonium Hectorite

Organically modified clay that thickens oil and silicone phases, stabilizes pigments, and helps formulas not to run. Disteardimonium Hectorite is often found in foundations, sunscreens, primers, and sticks.

organoclayoil thickenerpigment suspensionlong-wear
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Disteardimonium Hectorite - organophilic clay. Unlike regular clay, it works better in anhydrous, oil, and silicone systems. It creates a thixotropic structure: the formula holds its shape in a jar or tube but spreads more easily upon application.

Foundations, SPF, primers, waterproof makeup, sticks, lip products, sunscreen fluids, and pigmented formulas where stability and flow control are needed.

Key Benefits

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Stabilizes pigments.
Helps keep pigments, mineral filters, and powders in a uniform suspension without rapid settling.
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Thickens silicone and oil phases.
Works where water thickeners are ineffective: in anhydrous, silicone-rich, and waterproof formulas.
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Improves application.
Provides controlled slip, reduces running, and helps the product lay down evenly.

Suitable for

SPF formulas.foundation products.long-lasting makeup.oily and combination skin.

Main Actions

✓ thickening oils.✓ pigment suspension✓ stabilization.✓ long-wear texture
This is not a clay mask.

Disteardimonium Hectorite does not work as a classic cleansing clay mask. In formulas, it is a technological structuring agent for texture, stability, and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Disteardimonium Hectorite do for skin?
Foundations, SPF, primers, waterproof makeup, sticks, lip products, sunscreen fluids, and pigmented formulas where stability and flow control are needed.
Who should use Disteardimonium Hectorite?
Disteardimonium Hectorite is suitable for: SPF formulas., foundation products., long-lasting makeup., oily and combination skin..
Are there any warnings about Disteardimonium Hectorite?
Disteardimonium Hectorite does not work as a classic cleansing clay mask. In formulas, it is a technological structuring agent for texture, stability, and durability.

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