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Is Disteardimonium hectorite safe?
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that disteardimonium hectorite, dihydrogenated tallow benzylmonium hectorite, stearalkonium hectorite, and quaternium-18 hectorite are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.
What is Disteardimonium hectorite?
Disteardimonium hectorite is an ingredient based on naturally occurring clay mineral hectorite; this ingredient is used as a thickening agent.
Is Disteardimonium hectorite natural?
Disteardimonium Hectorite is an organically modified magnesium silicate and a natural mineral. Functions: This creamy, white powder is found in many face and skin creams, as well as deodorant, foundation, and lipstick.
What is Disteardimonium hectorite in skin care?
Details. An organic derivative of hectorite clay, Disteardimonium Hectorite is used as a viscosity controller – it thickens up formulations to make them less runny. It’s most popular use in cosmetics is in sunscreens, under the trademarked name Bentone 38 from Elementis.
Is hectorite safe?
Stearalkonium hectorite and quaternium-18 hectorite previously were reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel and were found to be safe for use in cosmetics. The silicate clay hectorite previously was reviewed as part of a group of alumninum silicate clays and found to be safe as used in cosmetic products.
What is hectorite made of?
Hectorite is always found with a bentonite (type of volcanic ash) deposit. This is because hectorite is an alteration of clinoptilolite. Clinoptilolite, which sounds long, is a type of volcanic glass in tuff (rock made from volcanic ash).
What is hectorite used for?
Hectorite is used in applications that require lighter color, higher viscosity, and thermal stability. Commercial applications include ceramics, cosmetics, high temperature organoclays for oil well drilling and paints/coatings.
Is Disteardimonium hectorite vegan?
Disteardimonium Hectorite may or may not be vegan. It is an Ammonia compound of Stearic Acid, used in some cosmetics. Stearic Acid can have plant or animal sources.
Is hectorite good for skin?
Most commonly hectorite is chosen to use because it is natural and it makes the texture of cosmetics feel smooth. However, hectorite is a great absorber and purifier. It is amazing for purifying your skin as well and leaving it clear. Hectorite is described most often as a white, somewhat greasy clay.