Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a versatile fatty acid that functions as an emollient, emulsifier, cleansing and texture-enhancing ingredient in skin care formulas.

It has been shown to protect skin’s surface against water loss and help shore up skin’s protective barrier. Stearic acid is also found in makeup formulas. This ingredient may be synthetic or animal-derived. It is described as white to faintly yellow crystals/powder in its raw material form.