Aluminum Stearates

Aluminum Stearates

AKA “Aluminum Stearate, Thickening Agent”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Aluminum stearates

AKA: Thickening Agent

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Aluminum distearate and aluminum tristearate Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Anticaking, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Wax

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Functions

Anticaking

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Opacifying

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic aluminum salts used since the mid-20th century as thickening and emulsifying agents in cosmetics. Designed to improve texture and stability of creams, lotions, and powders.