Aluminum Isostearates/Myristates

AKA: Aluminum Fatty Acid Salts

Plant-Derived

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from isostearic and myristic acids, typically obtained from vegetable oils like coconut or palm. Synthesized by esterifying these fatty acids with aluminum salts to form stable aluminum complexes.

Isostearic acid, myristic acid, mixture, aluminum salt

Form

Wax

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Anticaking

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Opacifying

Viscosity Controlling

Prevents Clumping

Stabilizes Emulsion

Adds Opacity

Controls Viscosity

Keeps product blended

Creates creamy opacity

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2010

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR