
- Derived from: coconut
- Pronunciation: \ˈsō-dē-əm\ \ˌstēr-ate\
- Type: Naturally-derived
What Is Sodium stearate?
Sodium stearate is white powder, liquid or pellet with a soapy feel.[1] It is derived from coconuts.
What Does Sodium stearate Do in Our products?
Sodium stearate is a surfactant, cleanser, emulsifier and viscosity controller.[2,3,4,5] It is often found in deodorant, toothpaste, soap, makeup, body wash, facial cleanser, shampoo, hair coloring, and other personal care products.[6,7,8] It dissolves slowly in cold water.[9]
Why Puracy Uses Sodium stearate
We use sodium stearate as a cleansing agent. The Environmental Protection Agency has placed the ingredient on its Safer Chemical Ingredients List.[11] The Cosmetic Ingredients Review has deemed the ingredient as safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be nonirritating and nonsensitizing.[12] Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care and cleaning product quality standards.[13,14]
How Sodium stearate Is Made
Sodium stearate is made by reacting stearic acid with sodium hydroxide.[10]
Certifications
Sources
[1] U.S. National Library of Medicine
[2] U.S. National Library of Medicine
[3] European Commission
[4] Environmental Working Group
[5] Personal Care Council
[6] U.S. National Library of Medicine
[7] Environmental Working Group
[8] Cosmeticsinfo.org
[9] U.S. National Library of Medicine
[10] U.S. National Library of Medicine
[11] Environmental Protection Agency
[12] Personal Care Council
[13] Whole Foods Market
[14] Whole Foods Market
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