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Magnesium stearate
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Description
Magnesium Stearate – Sensory plant-derived texturizer
Magnesium stearate is one of the most widely used functional powders in the cosmetic industry due to its versatility. It confers a professional texture, a creamy feel, good adhesion, finish, and wear resistance to cosmetic and makeup preparations.
It is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, obtained through the neutralization of fatty acids (derived from plant, not animal, sources in the case of this grade) with magnesium salts.
Its fine lamellar structure provides exceptional slip and skin adhesion, making it a standard ingredient in powder foundations, loose and pressed powders, as well as solid sticks and balms, where it prevents particle clumping and improves compaction.
Ingredients (INCI): Magnesium Stearate
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Fine white powder, with a faint, characteristic odor.
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in hot alcohol and miscible with fatty oils when heated.
- Quality: Plant-derived, fatty acid composition C16+C18 minimum 90%, high purity
- Indicative Dosage: 1-30%
Properties and Benefits
- Slip and a velvety sensory feel, with good adhesion to the skin.
- Anti-caking agent: prevents sticking and clump formation in powder products.
- Bulking agent: reduces the apparent density of powder formulas.
- Facilitates compaction of pressed powders, providing cohesion without compromising application.
- Mild emulsifying properties, useful in stabilizing certain cream/stick formulas.
Applications
- Loose and pressed powders, powder foundation, blush, eyeshadow.
- Mineral makeup and compact makeup bases, eyeliner, mascara, lipsticks.
- Sticks, solid balms, and anhydrous products.
- Emulsions (creams, lotions), as a texturizing agent and co-stabilizer.
- Bath bombs; cream shampoo.
Formulation Guide
- Indicative dosage: up to 30% in loose powders and aerosols, up to 10% in compacted powders, emulsions, balms, stick products
- In powder formulas: dry-blend using a mortar or powder mixer together with the remaining mineral fillers (pigments, sericite, kaolin) until homogeneously dispersed.
- In emulsions, balms, and sticks: add to the heated oil phase under stirring until fully melted/dispersed.
- In pressed powders, it aids compaction—testing the stearate/binder ratio is recommended to avoid either overly friable pressing (insufficient dosage) or difficult product payoff (excessive dosage).
- Combines well with mica and silica for a matte-velvety finish without interfering with pigment adhesion.
Usage Safety and Storage
- Profile: Pharmaceutical-grade ingredient with good skin tolerance.
- Precautions: External cosmetic use. Being a fine powder, avoiding dust inhalation during raw material handling is recommended.
- Storage: Store in a closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
Details
Code
D-1266
Categories
Status
Natural compliant
Suitable for
bath, cosmetics, make-up
Skin care
Conditioners, Face creams
Skin type
All types
Body care
Body butters, Conditioners, Creams Emulsions
Hygiene
Deodorants, Shampoos
Make-up
Blush, Concealer, Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Foundation, Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Mascara, Powders
Solubility
miscible in oil
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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Fine ingredient, good quality. If you are going to use it in creams or other products which are not in powder form, premix it with glycerine or else to avoid mess. Added by itself in phase C require a lot of mixing (very lightweight and dusty).
I use it in eye shadow to enhance the qualities of the wonderful pigments I also bought here; I'm glad I know what's in what I put on my face
I use it as an ingredient in face powder, it has a mattifying effect. Great for people who have oily skin, as it absorbs oil and in addition improves the slip and texture .
I tried the recipe on Elemental to create the vegetable silicone eye primer and it turned out super. I use it every time I apply blush or eye shadow and it lasts really ok. Using the goggles and mask, I find it easy to use, you have to dose carefully but the powder is sticky, heavy, doesn't fly off very easily.
An indispensable tool for my mineral powder. Fits perfectly, does not clog pores and allows the skin to breathe, very low consumption and cost-effectiveness.
No, it's not dangerous at all - about a comment written below. one is a study carried out in the food industry and one is a study in the cosmetics industry. I don't think there is stearic acid from hydrogenated cottonseed oil in the cosmetics industry, it is more handy to use palm and coconut oil, it naturally contains stearic acid, why go a few steps further, take an expensive oil (cotton), hydrogenate it, and then extract the stearic acid? And, once again, the food industry studies don't apply to the cosmetics industry! I bought it to incorporate into my foundation recipe, can't wait to use it again. In the past I have used it in compact powders and day creams, 100% satisfied!
I really like the feel this ingredient gives in products . Great for people who have oily skin as it absorbs the oil and in addition improves slip and texture . It creates a matte finish.