Personal Care & Home Care

Stearic Acid

About Product

Stearic Acid is a naturally derived saturated fatty acid widely used in personal and home care products as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer. It helps bind oil and water components, improves product texture, and adds body to creams and lotions. With its gentle cleansing and skin-softening properties, Stearic Acid is ideal for soaps, facial cleansers, shaving creams, and moisturizers. It is biodegradable and compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.

Chemical Formula: C18H36O2

Chemical Code: 57-11-4 (CAS Number)

Application & Uses

  • Emulsifying agent in creams and lotions
  • Thickener in cosmetic and personal care products
  • Used in bar soaps for hardness and texture
  • Provides pearlescent effect in shampoos and body washes
  • Improves stability of oil-in-water emulsions
  • Lubricant in shaving creams and conditioners
  • Skin-softening agent in moisturizers and balms
  • Binder and base in deodorants and cosmetics
  • Compatible with surfactants and active ingredients
  • Suitable for eco-friendly and vegan formulations

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