Specification of Stearic Acid Oil In Water Emulsifier 100gr
Stearic acid or octadecanoic acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is found naturally in various animal fats (beef, pork ...) and vegetable (rapeseed oil, soy, palm ...). For example, it is one of the main components of cocoa butter and shea butter. It is used in cosmetics as a cleaning agent, thickener and emulsion stabilizer.
It is authorized in organic if it is of vegetable origin (without GMO).
Its functions (INCI)- Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
- Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
- Emulsion stabilising : Promotes the emulsification process and improves the stability and shelf life of the emulsion
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Refatting : Restores the lipids of the hair or upper layers of the skin
- Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
Stearic Acid functions as an anionic oil-in-water emulsifier. It has effective thickening properties. It is widely used in personal care products such as soaps, creams, lotions.