Ingredient
Zinc Stearate
Low risk
FunctionOdor Absorber
What it is — Zinc Stearate is a zinc-based powder (the zinc salt of stearic acid) used in cosmetics.
What it does — It helps absorb moisture and improve a product's slip and texture, contributing to a smooth, cushiony feel and helping powders adhere.
Typical use — Common in pressed and loose powders, some creams and color products.
Who it suits / good to know — Often welcomed by oily or combination skin for a smoother finish. It is a texture-and-feel ingredient rather than an active.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is sensitive.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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