Stearic Acid

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A fatty acid, one of the building blocks of fats, found in plant oils such as shea and cocoa butter and in animal fats.

Helps oil and water blend and stay mixed, and helps washes lift away oil and dirt.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Refatting

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance