Stearic Acid
💚Very good
Also known as: Octadecanoic Acid
Emollient
Emulsifier
Consistency Agent
Thickener
Fatty Acid
What it is
Saturated 18-carbon fatty acid with emulsifying and thickening properties. Building block for various cosmetic esters and emulsifiers.
How it works
Fatty acid provides emulsifying and thickening properties. Used in formulation of glycerides and other emulsifying compounds.
Benefits
- Thickens and adds body to formulations
- emulsifies and stabilizes water-oil mixtures
- acts as emollient softening skin
- improves formulation consistency and texture
- widely used in creams and ointments
Formulation notes
Effective concentration: N/A
pH range: N/A
Stability: N/A
Safety
Irritancy: N/A
Comedogenicity: N/A
Ratings
Paula's Choice: N/A
INCIdecoder: N/A