Fatty Acids In Cosmetic Raw Materials2020-11-26

There are many kinds of fatty acids as raw materials for cosmetics, such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, and oils.

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There are many kinds of fatty acids as raw materials for cosmetics, such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, and oils.
 
Lauric acid is one of the main ingredients of soap.
 
As an emulsifier and dispersant in cosmetics, lauric acid has a good foamability and high foam stability, so it is also used in products such as facial cleansers and shaving creams.
 
Like lauric acid, Myristic acid is mainly used as a raw material for facial cleansers and shaving creams. It can also used in soaps, detergents, and cosmetic surfactants.
 
Palmitic acid is a raw material for creams, lotions, surfactants and grease.
 
Stearic acid is a fatty acid that exists widely in nature. Almost all oils contain stearic acid with varying contents. For example, the content of stearic acid in tallow can reach 24%. In tea oil, the content is 0.8%. In palm oil, it is 6%, but in cocoa butter, it is as high as 34%.
 
Stearic acid is an indispensable raw material for dairy cosmetics and is commonly found in creams and lotions. Stearic acid is also the main raw material for making almond honey and milk.