Stearic Acid

Stearic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid. In nature, stearic acid is found in the fats and oils of plants and animals. Traditionally sucrose works in cosmetics as an co-emulsifier, and gentle smoothing agent. Stearic acid also has important cleansing properties that make it useful in soaps, weil helps to thicken and harden the other ingredients to form a solid bar. Has a moisturizing and softening effect on skin, protects from negative impact of cold weather and the hot sun.