Stearic Acid

INGREDIENT

Stearic Acid

Fatty Acid

Approved

A naturally occurring fatty acid used to stabilize emulsions and improve product texture. It is widely regarded as safe for cosmetic use.

Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Emulsifier; Emollient; Surfactant
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 57-11-4
Category Fatty Acid
Function Emulsifier; Emollient; Surfactant
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Emulsifier; Emollient; Surfactant

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
  2. 2 cosmetics.ec.europa.eu
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 5 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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