Disteardimonium Hectorite
The clay thickener.
What it does
A clay treated so it mixes into oils. It thickens products and keeps powders and pigments from settling.
Good to know
The only safety review found is from the US industry panel (CIR), which covers hectorite clay.
Often found in: Deodorants, Antiperspirants, Lip makeup, Foundations
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.
- CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Aluminum Silicate, Hectorite and Related Clays (2003) (Industry-funded)
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