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Improve Lubrication, Gellation, and Waterproofing with Our Metallic Stearates

Blachford’s metallic stearates provide the lubricating, thixotropic, and hydrophobic properties essential to high-performance cosmetics and personal care products. Their gelation capacity supports smooth, stable creams and ointments, while water-repellent properties prevent powders from absorbing moisture.

Used in shampoos, eyeliners, lipsticks, sunscreens, body and foot powders, and medicated ointments, Blachford stearates enhance texture, stability, and consistency—backed by ISO 9001-certified quality and technical support.

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How Can Metallic Stearates Help You?

Metallic Stearates are hydrophobic, exhibit outstanding lubrication/release properties, thixotropic properties and high capacity for gelation.

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Eye Makeup and Blush

Zinc Stearate acts as a lubricant and emollient, improving glide and smooth application while preventing caking or streaking. Its hydrophobic nature enhances powder adhesion and wear, giving color cosmetics a silky, even finish.

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Deodorant Sticks

Aluminum and Sodium Stearates function as gelling agents, providing structure and uniform consistency in deodorant sticks. Their thixotropic and lubricating properties ensure smooth application and long-term product stability.

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Bronzers

Calcium and Magnesium Stearates serve as binding and anti-caking agents, improving powder cohesion and preventing clumping. These metallic stearates enhance spreadability, texture, and blend for a consistent, high-quality finish.

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Hair Bleach Paste

Sodium and Aluminum Stearates act as thickening and stabilizing agents, improving the viscosity and uniformity of hair bleach formulations. Their thixotropic behavior supports smooth application and even coverage during processing.

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Sunscreens

Metallic Stearates improve the texture, spreadability, and water resistance of sunscreens. Their hydrophobic properties enhance waterproofing and film integrity, while their lubricating qualities support consistent application and skin feel.

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Lipstick

Zinc and Magnesium Stearates function as lubricants and emollients, improving glide, stability, and moisture retention in lipstick formulations. They contribute to a smooth texture, even color dispersion, and comfortable wear.

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Blachford supplies cosmetic ingredients and personal care chemicals to global brands:

  • Expertise in metallic stearates for cosmetics and personal care
  • RSPO-compliant, sustainable cosmetic additives
  • ISO-certified facilities with proven consistency
  • Product line includes Leaping Bunny certified and USP grade products
  • Trusted by contract manufacturers and global personal care brands

Expertise in metallic stearates for cosmetics and personal care

RSPO-compliant, sustainable cosmetic additives

ISO-certified facilities with proven consistency

Product line includes Leaping Bunny certified and USP grade products

Trusted by contract manufacturers and global personal care brands

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Personal Care FAQs

What are metallic stearates?

Metallic stearates—such as zinc, magnesium, and aluminum stearate—are functional additives derived from natural fatty acids that help improve the feel, stability, and performance of cosmetic and personal care products. They don’t add fragrance or color—but they make your powders smoother, creams thicker, and sticks more stable, ensuring consistent texture, easy application, and a premium finish.

Why are metallic stearates used in cosmetics?

Metallic stearates are used in cosmetics because they improve texture, stability, and application quality across a wide range of formulations. Their lubricating and release properties give powders, creams, and sticks a smooth, even feel, while their gelation capacity helps form stable creams and ointments.

Their hydrophobic nature prevents powders from absorbing moisture or clumping, extending shelf life and maintaining consistency. Even at low dosages, metallic stearates like zinc, magnesium, aluminum, calcium, and sodium stearate play an essential role in creating high-performance products such as eyeliners, lipsticks, sunscreens, deodorant sticks, and body powders.

Do you provide sustainable cosmetic additives?

Yes. Blachford offers sustainable, plant-based cosmetic additives and RSPO-compliant metallic stearates that support responsible sourcing and formulation. Our products are made from renewable raw materials and can align with key global standards, including Leaping Bunny, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, and REACH—helping manufacturers meet both performance and sustainability goals without compromise.

Are Blachford’s ingredients suitable for personal care manufacturing?

Absolutely. Our personal care chemicals and cosmetic-grade stearates are designed for skincare, deodorants, bronzers, lipsticks, sunscreens, hair bleach pastes, and other color and personal care formulations—delivering reliable texture, stability, and performance across a wide range of products.

Can you provide custom-tailored products?

Yes. If you require a custom tailored product, please get in touch today and talk to a metallic stearates expert about your specific application.

What industries rely on Blachford’s cosmetic ingredients?

Blachford’s cosmetic ingredients are trusted across a wide range of personal care and beauty industries, including skincare, deodorants, bronzers, lipsticks, sunscreens, and hair care. Our metallic stearates and specialty additives support manufacturers of color cosmetics, creams and lotions, and other personal care formulations that demand consistency, stability, and premium product performance.