LITHIUM STEARATE
Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: Lithium stearate is mainly used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations, particularly in stick products such as lip balms. It helps improve product consistency and texture, making it more pleasant to apply.
Ingredient type: Thickener
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations.
✨ Vegan: No, lithium stearate can be of animal origin, although it can also be synthetically produced or derived from vegetable oils. Verification necessary depending on product.
✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but it's always advisable to do a skin test if your skin is sensitive. It is very stable, even at high temperatures.
Present in: Lip balms, stick deodorants, thick creams, ointments.
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