Emollient
Zinc Stearate
A mineral salt used in powders and lotions for its smoothing, water-repelling, and texture-enhancing properties.
emollienttexture enhancerwater-repelling
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Zinc Stearate is a metallic salt of stearic acid, used in cosmetics for its smoothing, anti-clumping, and mild water-repelling properties.
Used in pressed powders and some lotions to improve texture, reduce clumping, and add a smooth, silky after-feel.
Key Benefits
Smoothing texture
Helps powders apply evenly without clumping.
Water-repelling properties
Contributes mild resistance to humidity and sweat in some formulas.
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 Zinc Stearate do for skin?
Used in pressed powders and some lotions to improve texture, reduce clumping, and add a smooth, silky after-feel.
Who should use Zinc Stearate?
Zinc Stearate is suitable for: most skin types in powder formulas.
Are there any warnings about Zinc Stearate?
It is a texture-enhancing ingredient with no active skincare treatment benefit.
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