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Moumoujus

ALUMINUM ISOSTEARATES/LAURATES/PALMITATES.

Valuable / ANTICAKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

This ingredient functions as an inorganic rheology modifier and multi-functional texturizer, enhancing the sensory feel and spreadability of oil-based and anhydrous formulas. It primarily prevents particle clumping and stabilizes emulsions.

Summary

viscosity controlling emulsion stabilising anticaking opacifying texturizing thickening spreadability enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

It acts as an anticaking agent, preventing particle aggregation, and stabilizes emulsions by increasing internal phase viscosity. The ingredient also provides thickening and opacifying effects, improving texture without significant biological activity on the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Stable in anhydrous and oil-rich systems, it is primarily used to control viscosity in water-free formulations. Stability is dependent on the lipid matrix rather than aqueous pH.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Strong acids

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
82%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel found this ingredient safe as used, based on assessments of related aluminum fatty acid salts, provided formulations are non-irritating. The 82% max concentration is derived from these related salts in leave-on products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable functional ingredient, optimizing texture, stability, and sensory characteristics in oil-based and anhydrous skincare products.

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