Stearic Acid
- INCI:
- Stearic Acid
- Also known as:
- Octadecanoic acid · Stearin
Classic fatty acid of the cosmetics industry, used to give body and opacity to emulsions and as a saponifiable base in shaving creams and creamy soaps. Its partial neutralization produces stable emulsified systems.
Functions
Typical applications
- Creams and lotions
- Shaving creams
- Soaps and creamy bars
- Makeup foundations
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