Disteardimonium Hectorite
Ingredient type: TEXTURE
✨ Role: Disteardimonium Hectorite is used in cosmetic products as a texturing agent. It helps thicken formulations and stabilize emulsions, improving the application and feel of the product on the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, it is mineral-based and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Note: This clay derivative is well tolerated by most skin types. It is used to stabilize formulas and prevent the separation of oil and water-based ingredients. Although it is not irritating, it is always advisable to perform a skin test if you have sensitive skin.
Found in: It is commonly used in foundations, lipsticks, moisturizers, and other makeup and skincare products that require increased formula stability.
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