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For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.

Quaternium-18 Hectorite

1% line markerAI-analyzed

INCI: QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE

rheology modifiersuspending agentemulsion stabilizerviscosity controlling

What it does

A modified hectorite clay, where hectorite is treated with Quaternium-18. It acts as a rheology modifier, suspending agent, and emulsion stabilizer, providing thickening and thixotropic properties to formulations.

Skin Concerns

Beneficial for

oily skintexture

Safety & Science

Safety summary

Generally considered safe for topical use.

CAS Number

71011-27-3

1% line marker

This ingredient is commonly used as a marker to identify where ingredients drop below 1% concentration on the label.

Found In Products

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At a Glance

INCI Name: QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE
Common Name: Quaternium-18 Hectorite
Functions: rheology modifier, suspending agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity controlling
Products: 12 products
CAS Number: 71011-27-3

For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.

Quaternium-18 Hectorite — Skincare Ingredient Guide — Dermasift — Dermasift