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Stearic Acid

Korean: 스테아릭애씨드 · Functions: cleansing, emulsion stabilising, fragrance, refatting, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA fatty acid used as an emulsifier and thickener; also part of the skin's own lipids.

Products listing Stearic Acid

Also listed as

Stearic Acid 스테아릭애씨드

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Stearic Acid?

A fatty acid used as an emulsifier and thickener; also part of the skin's own lipids.

Is Stearic Acid banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Stearic Acid banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Stearic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Stearic Acid used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: cleansing, emulsion stabilising, fragrance, refatting, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Stearic Acid called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 스테아릭애씨드.

Which K-beauty products contain Stearic Acid?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream, Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 03 Ash Mocha, Nature Republic 2X By Flower Auto Eyebrow 04 Moon Gray.

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