INCI Name-Sodium Stearate
 
 
 
Sodium Stearate is a versatile cosmetic and personal-care raw material derived from stearic acid. It is commonly used in soap bars, cleansing products, shaving formulations and solid cosmetic preparations. It helps provide structure, hardness and desirable texture to formulations while supporting cleansing and foaming properties. Sodium Stearate can also function as a surfactant, emulsifying agent and consistency modifier, making it useful in various cosmetic and personal-care applications.
It is generally supplied as a white to off-white powder, flakes or solid material, depending on the grade and manufacturing process. It is suitable for formulators and manufacturers developing soaps, solid cleansers and other personal-care products.