Other Names: Octadecanoic acid, n-Octadecanoic acid, Stearophanic acid.

What it is: This ingredient is obtained from vegetable oils or animal fats or by synthetic means. In skin and hair care products, it exhibits good conditioning effects and it also enhances the texture of the product.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

 Note:

• You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
• You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.

Attributes:

Conclusion
Stearic acid is safe as per the current practice of use.

References

1. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
2. https://european-union.europa.eu
3. https://echa.europa.eu

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in