Sodium Stearate at a Glance
- Cleansing/emulsifying agent
- Can be used to adjust the viscosity and stiffness of a formulation
- May also lend itself waterproofing qualities
- Often used in solid-style products such as stick-based sunscreens, bar soaps, and waxes
- May potentially contribute to a pore-clogging residue on skin (depending on the overall formula)