MAGNESIUM STEARATE

Ingredient type:FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Magnesium stearate is primarily used as a texturing agent in cosmetic products. It helps improve feel and consistency, and promotes even application on the skin.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Magnesium stearate is generally plant-based, but it can also come from animal sources. It is therefore important to check with the manufacturer to ensure it is vegan-certified.

✨ Note: Magnesium stearate is well tolerated by most skin types, but due to its fat-soluble nature, it can be comedogenic on very oily or acne-prone skin.

Found in: It is often found in makeup, particularly compact powders, eye shadows, foundations, and some skincare products, where it acts as a binding agent and texturizer.

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