"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 275-126-4 / 305-633-9 / -
- Classification: Quaternary ammonium cation
Namely
The stearalkonium hectorite is in the form of a white and cream powder. It facilitates the dispersion of solids in liquids. It is a suspending agent. It is found in many products, such as makeup such as nail polish, foundations or lipsticks.
Its functions (INCI)
- Gel forming : Gives a liquid preparation the consistency of a gel
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 1.14% of cosmetics.
