Very Disliked
Sodium Stearate
Explained
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
See all 576 products with Sodium Stearate
Users who like it
9%
Users who avoid it
91%
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Makeup
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38064
INCI Name
SODIUM STEARATE
INN Name
sodium stearate
EC #
 212-490-5
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
