Description
Stearic acid is a versatile and cost-effective ingredient used in a wide range of applications, including candlemaking, soap making, cosmetics, and rust removal
STEARIC ACID BENEFITS
IN SKIN CARE
Stearic acid uses its properties to provide actual skin benefits and not just on the products alone. Plus, its versatility makes it a popular ingredient in plenty of applications!
In skin care, it is primarily used to provide a stable base for a range of products, as well as bind and thicken certain formulations.
Enjoy its cleansing and rejuvenating benefits.
Plus, as a thickening agent for lotions, the more you use it, the thicker the lotion will get. However, you may need less of it when working with solid oils.
- As an emulsifying and surface-active agent: Stearic acid in skin care formulae reduces the surface tension between ingredients so they can effectively mix.
It uses its emulsifying abilities to keep water and oil components from breaking or separating, making it useful for many beauty products.
Pro tip: You can also use cosmetic butters as emulsifiers. - As a cleanser: It is great for skin cleansing. It suspends dirt and degreases oils, grime, and other accumulated pollutants on your skin.
- For skin barrier: It preserves the skin's natural barrier from water loss and aids in its maintenance.
BENEFITS IN SOAPMAKING
Use this ingredient in soapmaking and enjoy its many perks!
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- Solidifies soap: When used in soapmaking, this ingredient hardens soap bars, allowing them to produce a thick, velvety lather. Because of this, it is perfect for use in shaving foams.
- Thickens formulation: In soapmaking, this ingredient acts as a thickener. Stearic acid uses its qualities to solidify the formulae and eliminate thin and watery textures.
- Emulsifies: Stearic acid uses surfactant activity to lower the surface tension of oils, allowing them to blend with water easily. It keeps them from separating into isolated layers of water and oil. It also improves the efficacy and shelf life of a product.
STEARIC ACID IN CANDLE MAKING
Learn how you can use this ingredient in your DIY candle making projects!
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- Solidifies candles: It acts as a hardener when added to candle formulations, allowing the candle to last longer.
- Amplifies colours: Its opacifying qualities enhance the colours applied to the candles.
- Prolongs scents: This ingredient also helps fragrances to linger longer.
Additional Details
FAQs
What is stearic acid?
What is stearic acid?
It is a saturated fatty acid with special properties that benefit the skin and can alter a product formulation's consistency or melting temperature.
Because of this, it has a wide range of applications, such as skin care, soapmaking, and candlemaking.
Because of this, it has a wide range of applications, such as skin care, soapmaking, and candlemaking.
Is stearic acid a natural ingredient?
Is stearic acid a natural ingredient?
Yes, it is derived from natural sources, in particular coconut oil. This means stearic acid benefits your skin with its natural properties.
What stearic acid is used for?
What stearic acid is used for?
- As a skin cleanser and moisturiser since it helps lock in moisture. It also eases symptoms of eczema and reduces inflammation. To use, mix it with your homemade skincare products, such as cleansers and moisturisers.
- As a surfactant, it helps mix water-based and oil-based ingredients.
- As a hair care ingredient, it is usually combined with coconut oil
- In candle-making to solidify and stabilise candle wax
- For rust removal and oxidisation prevention
Is it safe to use stearic acid in skin care?
Is it safe to use stearic acid in skin care?
Yes, you do not have to worry as it is considered safe.
What is the recommended usage of stearic acid in skincare?
What is the recommended usage of stearic acid in skincare?
It is a thickening agent. The more you use it, the thicker the lotion will get. However, you may need less of it when working with solid oils.
Will stearic acid clog pores?
Will stearic acid clog pores?
It has a slight chance of clogging pores. So, make sure to check its amount in your formulation to avoid excessive use.
Can you add stearic acid in with melt and pour soap for soapmaking?
Can you add stearic acid in with melt and pour soap for soapmaking?
Yes, you can add to the soap base to increase the melting point of your soap.
What is the recommended usage of stearic acid in soapmaking?
What is the recommended usage of stearic acid in soapmaking?
Generally, you can add 3% to the soap base but depending on your recipe and goal, you can use a range of 3% to 25% depending on the thickness of other oil additives and other ingredients such as liquid goods, cosmetic butters, and emulsifiers. The more stearic acid you add, the thicker the resulting soap bars.
What is the recommended usage of stearic acid in candle making?
What is the recommended usage of stearic acid in candle making?
Typically, you can use 3-5% of this ingredient in candle making.
You can use it with paraffin wax to further solidify the candle wax and increase its melting point. Typically, three (3) teaspoons are combined per 450 grams of paraffin wax.
Note that higher concentrations of this ingredient can result in the candle's undesired opacity. And avoid using it in beeswax candles, as it won't make much difference.
You can use it with paraffin wax to further solidify the candle wax and increase its melting point. Typically, three (3) teaspoons are combined per 450 grams of paraffin wax.
Note that higher concentrations of this ingredient can result in the candle's undesired opacity. And avoid using it in beeswax candles, as it won't make much difference.
When to add stearic acid to candles?
When to add stearic acid to candles?
Once your wax is melted, gradually add this ingredient, putting it in small amounts. Immediately stir until the formulation is thoroughly combined.
The amount of this ingredient for your candle formulation will depend on your wax type. Typically, for every 20 parts of candle wax, 1 part of stearic acid is mixed.
The amount of this ingredient for your candle formulation will depend on your wax type. Typically, for every 20 parts of candle wax, 1 part of stearic acid is mixed.
What are other uses of stearic acid?
What are other uses of stearic acid?
- You can use it to remove rust and prevent oxidisation prevention. It is often used to coat iron and aluminium containers so they can be stored longer with minimal possibility of rusting.
- This ingredient also provides shampoos with a pearly white shine during the process.
- It also improves the efficacy and shelf life of a product.
WHERE TO BUY STEARIC ACID FOR SKIN CARE, SOAPMAKING, CANDLEMAKING IN AUSTRALIA?
WHERE TO BUY STEARIC ACID FOR SKIN CARE, SOAPMAKING, CANDLEMAKING IN AUSTRALIA?
Take advantage of the numerous stearic acid uses and get your own supply in Australia!
Acquire this ingredient—and a lot more!—from us, your trusted supplier. You can buy it online at N-essentials, and when you purchase from our online shop now, you can enjoy essential perks!
Feel free to contact us regarding prices and bulk orders.
Acquire this ingredient—and a lot more!—from us, your trusted supplier. You can buy it online at N-essentials, and when you purchase from our online shop now, you can enjoy essential perks!
Feel free to contact us regarding prices and bulk orders.
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