Elevate your DIY creations with our high-purity, triple-pressed Stearic Acid. 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
Key Benefits & Uses
\nCandle Making (Hardener & Opacifier):
\nHarder Wax: Increases the melting point of paraffin and soy wax, resulting in sturdier pillar candles that hold their shape even in warmer climates.
\nBetter Mould Release: Helps the wax contract slightly as it cools, allowing candles to pop out of moulds with ease and minimal breakage.
\nImproved Burn Time: Promotes a slower, cleaner burn and helps eliminate dripping.<\/p>\n
Soap Making (Cold Process):
\nLongevity: Acts as a powerful hardening agent, creating a longer-lasting bar that doesn’t turn soft in the shower.
\nStable Lather: Enhances the soap’s ability to produce a rich, thick, and creamy velvety lather.
\nCosmetics & Skincare (Emulsifier & Thickener):
\nSilky Texture: Provides a luxurious, “pearly” feel and cooling sensation when applied to the skin.
\nStability: Acts as a co-emulsifier, preventing water and oil from separating in your lotions, body butters, and creams. <\/p>\n
Product Specifications
\nSize: 500g
\nForm: Small waxy flakes
\nSource: 100% Vegetable-derived (Palm-based, often RSPO certified)
\nMelting Point: Approx. 54\u00b0C \u2013 70\u00b0C (Triple-pressed for maximum purity)
\nGrade: Cosmetic Grade <\/p>\n
Recommended Usage Rates
\nCandles: Add 3% \u2013 10% to your wax blend.
\nSoaps: Use up to 5% of your total oils for added hardness.
\nLotions\/Creams: Typically 1% \u2013 5% in the oil phase to achieve desired thickness. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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