Sodium Stearate is a sodium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid derived from animal or plant sources. It's a common ingredient in many cosmetic and personal care products.
It is a primary ingredient in soaps, providing cleansing and lathering properties. It is also used as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in various cosmetic formulations, including creams, lotions, and makeup and in some pharmaceutical products as an excipient.