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ALUMINUM ISOSTEARATES/LAURATES/STEARATES

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An aluminum soap blend used to thicken oils and disperse pigments in color cosmetics. Inert in finished products; concerns about systemic aluminum are not well supported for skin application.

Function

ANTICAKINGEMULSION STABILISINGOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes pigment dispersions
  • Improves texture in color cosmetics
  • Functions as anhydrous gellant

Known concerns

  • Aluminum content sensitivity for some users
  • Generally inert but limited dermal data on the blend

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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