Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid
A fatty acid used as an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer in skincare products. It helps create rich, stable formulations and leaves skin feeling smooth.
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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
2/5 — Low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Octadecanoic Acid
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
🔗 Emulsifier
Keeps oil and water phases mixed together in a stable formula.
🧈 Lipid
Lipids play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and is a key component of the skin barrier. Ceramides and cholesterol are both examples of naturally occurring lipids.
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