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STEARIC ACID

CAS Number	57-11-4
Chem/IUPAC Name:	Stearic acid
EINECS/ELINCS No:	200-313-4
COSING REF No:	79070

STEARIC ACID

Stearic acid is known as a long-chain fatty acid that is saturated and has a yellow-white waxy appearance. It is used in skincare and cosmetic products because of its numerous properties and benefits. Stearic acid is an emollient, emulsifier, and lubricant that helps in softening the skin and making it more moisturized. It is also great for binding other ingredients together and preventing them from falling apart. Its chemical formula is C₁₈H₃₆O₂.

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What is STEARIC ACID used for?

Stearic acid is used to thicken the products and bind the ingredients together. It has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties that make this ingredient a very popular choice in cosmetic and skincare products.

Skin care: It helps keep the skin soft and moisturized. It also binds the ingredients and keeps them from separating. Stearic acid can be found in a range of skincare and personal care products like moisturizers, sunscreens, baby lotions, etc.
Hair care: It is a great emulsifying agent and a good conditioner for the hair. This ingredient coats the hair well, acting as a barrier against the harmful elements in the environment. Moreover, stearic acid is a light ingredient and does not weigh the hair down
Cosmetic products: It is known to improve the texture of the products and help them spread more evenly. This ingredient acts as a great skin barrier and protects the skin while keeping the moisture locked in

Origin

Stearic acid is obtained by the hydrolysis of common vegetable and animal oils and fats. The resulting fatty acids then undergo crystallization or distillation. There are certain pressing methods that are used to separate the solid saturated fatty acids from the liquid unsaturated fatty acids. Cosmetic-grade Stearic acids are generally pressed two or three times to obtain different concentrations.

What does STEARIC ACID do in a formulation?

Emollient
Emulsifying
Emulsion stabilising
Hair conditioning

Safety profile

Stearic acid is a halal ingredient and safe for skin and hair when used in limited quantities. This ingredient is accepted by all skin types. However, a patch test is recommended prior to usage.

STEARIC ACID Alternatives

CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Technical profile

Property	Values
Boiling Point	361°C
Melting Point	69.3°C
pH	5.5
Solubility	Insoluble in water Soluble in oil
Viscosity	7.79 cP

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FORMULATIONS with STEARIC ACID

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Sun Care: Ultra Moisture Sun Cream O/W (SPF 50+, Pa++++) by LUXON

This Ultra Moisture Sun Cream O/W (SPF 50+, Pa++++) provides excellent UV protection and moisturizing effects. It features: LX PMSQ P50: which is a silicone spherical resin with 3-dimensional network structure. It offers soft focus effect and gives natural skin shading. MOICOS N115: which acts as a conditioning agent and film former. It is an environmentally friendly, liquid natural rosin. A formulation by LUXON.

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Sun Care: Ultra Light Sun Cream O/W (SPF 50+, Pa++++) by LUXON

This Ultra Light Sun Cream O/W (Spf 50+, Pa++++) provides excellent UV protection and moisturizing benefits. It features: LX PMSQ P50: which is a silicone spherical resin with 3-dimensional network structure. It offers soft focus effect and gives natural skin shading. MOICOS N115: which acts as a conditioning agent and film former. It is an environmentally friendly, liquid natural rosin. A formulation by LUXON.

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Sun Care: Tone-Up Ultra Sun O/W (SPF 50+, Pa++++) by LUXON

This Tone-Up Ultra Sun O/W (SPF 50+, Pa++++) is a sun cream with UV protection. It provides excellent tone up and moisturizing effects. It features: LX PMSQ P50: which is a silicone spherical resin with 3-dimensional network structure. It offers soft focus effect and gives natural skin shading. A formulation by LUXON.

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Skin Care: Cashmere Soft Hand Care by AAK

This Cashmere Soft Hand Care is a simple and highly effective formula inspired by the feel of luxury fabrics on skin to deliver the same indulgent touch. It is a luscious and eco-conscious hand cream made from 97% natural ingredients that effectively seals in moisture to rebalance and rehydrate the skin, leaving even the driest hands looking and feeling soothed, softened and restored. It features: LIPEX® SheaSoft TR™: which is a soft and creamy emollient. Its rapid crystallization pattern creates the smooth, rich base and forms a protective lipid barrier that reduces trans-epidermal water loss and seals in moisture when applied to the skin. LIPEX® SheaSolve™: which is a liquid shea ester with wetting & dispersing properties. A formulation by AAK.

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Decorative Cosmetics: Clean all-over Skin Stars – “Twinkling Gold Galaxy” by Eckart

This Clean all-over Skin Stars – “Twinkling Gold Galaxy” features: Mirage® Twinkling Gold: which provides the skin a unique sparkle and is completely free from microplastic. It is COSMOS approved. Syncrystal® Silver and Syncrystal® Copper: which in combination provide a light rosy bulk color and shimmer. Synafil® S 1050: which acts as a translucent filler with soft skin feel. PURABYK -R 5510: which improves the stability of the formulation through thickening while having a light feeling gel texture. It is COSMOS approved. A formulation by Eckart.

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