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Sodium Stearate

Our database includes 230 products that contain 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.

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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

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Masks
Eye Care
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