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Stearic Acid

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$4.91

Triple pressed palm Stearic Acid that is cosmetic grade. Stearic Acid is commonly used to emulsify lotions made from scratch. This can also be used in candle manufacturing to raise the melt point and improve the hardn...

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Directions

Measure by weight. Add to formula as directed. Recommended usage levels: 3% in MP soap, 1-25% in lotions, 1-25% in candles.

Warning

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Overall rating: 4.91 / 5 from 500 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Stearic Acid is a cosmetic-grade ingredient praised for its emulsifying properties in lotions and soap bars. Customers appreciate its high quality, non-waxy feel, and ease of melting. The product is also valued for its sturdy packaging and affordability, making it suitable for various uses.

Summary topics

Long-lasting Effect (8%): Customers appreciated the long-lasting effect of using this ingredient in MP soap for longer-lasting bars.
Quality at a Good Price (3%): It was observed by customers that this stearic is a good quality at a good price.
Non-waxy Feel (3%): Customers loved the lovely and non-waxy feel of the lotions on their skin.
High Quality (17%): Based on a significant number of customers, the prevailing opinion is that the product has high quality.
Effectiveness in Lotions and Soap Bars (8%): Customers keep praising the excellent quality and effectiveness of the Stearic Acid for making lotions and soap bars.

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Review highlights

"This is a good quality stearic at a good price." — Jodi
"Because of how thick it is now, it creates a nice thick lather and leaves a great moisturized feeling on the skin." — Sylvia
"I had never used stearic acid, i decided to give it a try and WSP has the best price anywhere." — Inez

Reviews

Excellent

"I use it making goat milk lotion. And it was excellent."

— Khadija S. (5/5)

Great quality stearic acid

"If you are looking for a good item for shampoo bars, for hardening soap paste. This one does the trick. It’s one of those ingredients you’ll not want to be without. This blend is clean, uniform in size and shape. Easy to measure and to use."

— Benjamin R. (5/5)

Stearic

"Great packaging! Quick shipment. Worked great in my Body Butter"

— Joanne R. (5/5)

Stearic Acid

"I love doing pillar candles, and just putting a little bit of this acid helps. First time trying it. The last batch I forgot to put the stearic acid and my pillar candles broke."

— Anna O. (5/5)

Great thickener and emollient

"This is perfect for emulsions and for anhydrous products. It has a rich moisturizing feel to it."

— Krista (5/5)

Highly recommended

"Excellent bar hardener when used with cetyl alcohol. I've switched to that combination nearly entirely for lotion bars and it makes a lovely, glidey bar that melts easily with skin contact."

— Erin S. (5/5)

Excellent experience

"Website is efficient,shipping was timely,products are exactly as presented. Highly recommended this company."

— Melanie B. (5/5)

Thicker cream

"Awesome product! Great quality and I got it for a great deal at the time. I wanted an ingredient to make my face and body creams a more thicker and luxurious feel. This helped to take my products to the next level. Not to mention, my customers love it too!"

— Anna F. (5/5)

Use in lotions

"I adjust the amount I use as to how thick I want my lotions to be."

— Wanda B. (5/5)

Great Price!

"I use this in all my lotions. It's the best price around!"

— Lisa F. (5/5)

Q&A

Can you confirm whether Crafter’s Choice™ Stearic Acid, CAS 67701-03-5 / 57-11-4 / 544-63-8, is derived entirely from vegetable sources and contains no animal-derived ingredients? Do you have a Vegan Statement or certificate for this specific product?: This product is considered vegan and is derived entirely from palm with no animal-derived ingredients.
Can this be used in liquid hair conditioner?: Yes, Stearic Acid is often used in small amounts as a fatty thickener to boost viscosity and richness.
I've seen answers saying you can add 3% stearic acid to MP soap to make it harder and other answers that say you don't recommend using stearic acid in MP soap. Which is the correct answer?: You can use stearic acid in M&P soap to make it harder.
Where is the origination of this saturated fatty acid, vegetable or animal fats? If animal please specific on which animal.: We state that this is tripe-pressed palm under the Additional Information tab on the product's store page. It is derived soley from palm.
Do you not offer for sale the 16 oz anymore??: Not at this time. The product is in short supply at the moment. Once our manufacture can produce more we will add the larger sizes back to the website.