Ingredient · dataset v56
Disteardimonium Hectorite and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A hectorite clay carrying quaternary-bound distearyl (2xC18) alkyls; the chains are nitrogen-bound, not esters, so the ester-cutters free nothing.
Commercial dispersions come in carriers (usually isohexadecane or similar) that appear as their own separate INCI lines and are judged on their own.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Mineral
Related mineral
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- Barium Sulfate — No known trigger
- Boron Nitride — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Disteardimonium Hectorite trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A hectorite clay carrying quaternary-bound distearyl (2xC18) alkyls; the chains are nitrogen-bound, not esters, so the ester-cutters free nothing.
Does Disteardimonium Hectorite feed Malassezia?
No known link: Disteardimonium Hectorite is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.