Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid helps to harden products, such as candles and soap bars, helping the latter to create a rich lather that feels velvety. This property makes it ideal for use in shaving foams. With occlusive properties, it helps the skin remain hydrated by preventing or slowing moisture loss from the skin’s surface.

Benefits:

• Is a moisturizing emollient
• Bolsters the skin barrier
• Acts as a surfactant

Uses of Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid may be used to form the base of other ingredients that are intended to be incorporated into formulations as lubricants, emollients, and emulsifiers. In emulsions, Stearic Acid is an effective stabilizer, thickener, and softener that contributes a cooling sensation on the skin.

Suggested Use:

Bar Soaps, Facial Cleansers, Body Washes, Shampoos, Laundry Detergents: Recommended Usage for Cleansers: .5%

Lotions and Face Creams: Recommended Usage for Lotions and Creams: 2-5%.

Candles: Recommended Usage for Candles: 3-5%

Use Rate: Use at 3 to 5 percent of the total weight in lotion, conditioner, and emulsified scrub. For cold process soap, use at 0.5 percent of the total weight of the oils.

Raw material source: Emulsifying wax is not a single ingredient, but a blend of Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol & Polysorbate 60.

For external use only.