"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 306-493-1
- Classification: Quaternary ammonium cation
Namely
Disteardimonium Hectorite is a quaternary ammonium used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a highly effective stabilizer and viscosity control agent in cosmetics. It is used in deodorants and antiperspirants spray, to improve dispersion and prevent the heaviest ingredients from falling to the bottom of the bottle. It is also widely used in foundations (1 of 3). It is forbidden in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- Stabilising : Improves ingredients or stability of the formula and shelf life
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 3.42% of cosmetics.
