Zinc salt of stearic acid; powdery skin feel; binder in pressed powders; slip agent; very low sensitization risk; zinc may have antimicrobial benefit; animal-derived stearic acid possibility, verify source for vegan claim
Function & Common Use
Slip Agent / Binder / Powdery Feel
Viscosity Agent
Pressed powders eye shadows makeup
Synthetic (zinc + stearic acid)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Stearate safe to use in skincare?
Zinc Stearate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Zinc salt of stearic acid; powdery skin feel; binder in pressed powders; slip agent; very low sensitization risk; zinc may have antimicrobial benefit; animal-derived stearic acid possibility, verify source for vegan claim
Is Zinc Stearate allowed in India?
Zinc Stearate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Zinc Stearate used for in cosmetics?
Zinc Stearate functions as: Slip Agent / Binder / Powdery Feel. It is commonly found in: Pressed powders eye shadows makeup.
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