Magnesium stearate is a white loose fine powder, smooth to the touch, insoluble in water, ethanol and ether, soluble in hot water, ether, in case of acid decomposition into stearic acid and the corresponding magnesium salt. The solubility in room temperature water is 77-79mg/L, soluble in hot ethanol. Slightly smelly, there is a sense of slipperiness.
Application of magnesium stearate in cosmetics:
Used in cosmetics for powder products, it can improve adhesion and lubricity. In the production of powder cosmetics, often by adding magnesium stearate to improve the adhesion of powder, increase the stretchability of powder cosmetics, so that it has a smooth feeling, on the surface can be smoothly extended, easy to adhere to the skin, makeup is not easy to scatter.
Magnesium stearate can also be used in cosmetic puff powders, talk powders and emollient balms.
In addition, magnesium stearate is also commonly used as a thickener and emollient in cosmetics.
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