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  • what is the function of Dicalcium Phosphate in stick formulation

    Posted by banyaboriforever on January 6, 2023 at 4:33 am

    Hi!
    I would like to know the function of Dicalcium phosphate in stick formulation.
    I found out the foundation stick used dicalcium phosphate…  
    Why does it need in the stick formula?

    Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Wax (cera microcristallina), Squalane, Polyethylene, vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica, Nylon-12, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Phytosphingosine, Butyl Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Water (aqua), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491, Iron Oxides CI 77492, Iron Oxides CI 77499.

    gordof replied 1 year, 11 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Graillotion

    Member
    January 6, 2023 at 5:06 am

    What is the purpose of the stick?

    Here is what one ingredient seller said about it:

    Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous is supplied as a white powder. It can be used as an abrasive and opacifying agent in cosmetic products.

  • gordof

    Member
    January 6, 2023 at 6:13 am

    I guess it is used as a helper for a clean scrub of from the stick to the skin. it brakes the crystal structure of the wax and makes the stick easier to apply without losing the heat stability of the stick in general. although it helps to mattify the tone of the stick I would guess from the INCI it is a foundation stick or something similar. 

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