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Ingredient Facts
Aluminum isostearates/myristates
AKA: Aluminum Fatty Acid Salts
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Isostearic acid, myristic acid, mixture, aluminum salt
Form
Wax
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Functions
Anticaking
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Clumping
Stabilizes Emulsion
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Keeps product blended
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifier developed as an alternative to plant waxes and animal-derived emulsifiers. Formulated in the mid-20th century to improve texture and shelf-stability of cosmetics.