Product Description
Stearic Acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid primarily derived from vegetable sources like palm oil. It is highly valued for its ability to thicken and stabilize cosmetic and personal care formulations. Known for adding body and firmness, Stearic Acid enhances the texture of lotions, creams, body butters, and cold process soaps. With a high melting point of 69.3°C, it is particularly useful in formulations that require stable, high-temperature performance. Stearic Acid works as a hardening agent in anhydrous products and stabilizes emulsions by helping the oil and water phases bind, making it a must-have ingredient for formulators.
Appearance: White beads or pellets
Solubility: Soluble in oils and alcohols, insoluble in water
Recommended Usage
- Lotions & Creams: 3-5% to thicken and stabilize formulations
- Conditioners: 3-5% for added texture and emollience
- Cold Process Soaps: 0.5-2% to improve hardness and durability
- Body Butters & Balms: 1-10% for enhanced firmness and structure
Why Stearic Acid is Essential for Formulations
- Cost-Effective: Stearic Acid is a highly cost-efficient thickener compared to other waxes and butters, providing excellent thickening properties at lower percentages.
- Texture Enhancement: Improves the overall texture of products, making them smoother, firmer, and more luxurious without being greasy.
- Increases Stability: Helps formulations remain stable over time by preventing separation of the oil and water phases in emulsions.
- Versatile Ingredient: Works across a wide range of personal care products, including creams, conditioners, soaps, and anhydrous formulations.












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