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Sodium Stearate

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

A soap made from stearic acid, a fatty acid found in plant and animal fats.

Helps the product wash away oil and dirt, helps oil and water mix, and thickens the formula.

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What it does in a formula

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying
Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling