Stearin

INCI: Stearic Acid

It is a natural product, and one of the most well-known saturated fatty acids, that is abundant in plant sources such as cocoa butter and shea butter.

It is used as a paraffin wax hardener, while giving a whiter appearance to the candle.

Usage rate up to 10%.

Other uses: As a coagulator and emollient factor in certain cosmetic formulations (usage rate 3%), or as a soap hardener.