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Sourced from natural vegetable fats, this versatile ingredient is a staple for hobbyists and professionals alike, providing essential structure and stability to everything from artisanal candles to luxury skincare. <\/p>\n<p>Key Benefits &#038; Uses<br \/>\nCandle Making (Hardener &#038; Opacifier):<br \/>\nHarder Wax: Increases the melting point of paraffin and soy wax, resulting in sturdier pillar candles that hold their shape even in warmer climates.<br \/>\nBetter Mould Release: Helps the wax contract slightly as it cools, allowing candles to pop out of moulds with ease and minimal breakage.<br \/>\nImproved Burn Time: Promotes a slower, cleaner burn and helps eliminate dripping.<\/p>\n<p>Soap Making (Cold Process):<br \/>\nLongevity: Acts as a powerful hardening agent, creating a longer-lasting bar that doesn&#8217;t turn soft in the shower.<br \/>\nStable Lather: Enhances the soap&#8217;s ability to produce a rich, thick, and creamy velvety lather.<br \/>\nCosmetics &#038; Skincare (Emulsifier &#038; Thickener):<br \/>\nSilky Texture: Provides a luxurious, &#8220;pearly&#8221; feel and cooling sensation when applied to the skin.<br \/>\nStability: Acts as a co-emulsifier, preventing water and oil from separating in your lotions, body butters, and creams. <\/p>\n<p>Product Specifications<br \/>\nSize: 500g<br \/>\nForm: Small waxy flakes<br \/>\nSource: 100% Vegetable-derived (Palm-based, often RSPO certified)<br \/>\nMelting Point: Approx. 54\u00b0C \u2013 70\u00b0C (Triple-pressed for maximum purity)<br \/>\nGrade: Cosmetic Grade <\/p>\n<p>Recommended Usage Rates<br \/>\nCandles: Add 3% \u2013 10% to your wax blend.<br \/>\nSoaps: Use up to 5% of your total oils for added hardness.<br \/>\nLotions\/Creams: Typically 1% \u2013 5% in the oil phase to achieve desired thickness. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2280,702],"product_tag":[4148,4147],"class_list":{"0":"post-29784","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-candle-wax","7":"product_cat-things","8":"product_tag-stearic-acid","9":"product_tag-stearic-acid-500g","10":"post","11":"post-with-thumbnail","12":"post-with-thumbnail-icon","14":"first","15":"instock","16":"taxable","17":"shipping-taxable","18":"purchasable","19":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Stearic Acid - 500G - Pots And Things<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"High-quality 500g Stearic Acid. 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