Disteardimonium Hectorite

Also known as: disteardimonium-hectorite

DIS

1/10

Concern level

Low concern

Disteardimonium Hectorite is a clay-based thickener and stabilizer used in cosmetic formulations.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

EWG Score

1/10

Regulatory

No data

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin5/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin6/10

normal skin6/10

Risks & Warnings

Generally considered safe; may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

SEPHORA COLLECTION

Exfoliating Lip Scrub

Estée Lauder

Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt Eye Cream

Estée Lauder

Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

Sulwhasoo

UV Wise On-The-Go Sun Cushion

Kosas

DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides

Summer Fridays

Lip Butter Balm Treatment for Hydration + Nourishing Shine

Moroccanoil

Lip Balm – Hydrating Argan Butter + Peptide Lip Treatment

MARA

Clear Skin Mineral Milk 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment with Niacinamide + Copper

Kosas

Mini DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 with Ceramides and Peptides