STEARIC ACID

Stearic acid, also known as octadecanoic acid, is a saturated fatty acid that acts as a mild cleansing agent. Stearic acid minimizes lipid damage in the skin barrier and can replenish fatty acids in the stratum corneum. (1) This makes it a mild and moisturizing cleanser for the skin. (2)

(1) Yang, Manli; Zhou, Mingyue; Jia, Yan; He, Congfen; Song, Liya (2020). A review of fatty acids influencing skin condition. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, (), jocd.13616-. doi:10.1111/jocd.13616

(2) Mukherjee, S., Edmunds, M., Lei, X., Ottaviani, M. F., Ananthapadmanabhan, K. P., & Turro, N. J. (2010). Stearic acid delivery to corneum from a mild and moisturizing cleanser. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 9(3), 202-210. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2010.00510.x