TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Stearic Acid A1 - Baumann, Leslie Y1 - 2015 N1 - T2 - Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients AB - Activities:Emulsifying, hydrating, barrier repair, surfactantImportant Chemical Components:Saturated fatty acid containing long alkyl chains.The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name is octadecanoic acid and its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)16CO2H. Its molecular formula is C18H36O2.Origin Classification:Stearic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in many natural and organic moisturizers and soaps.Personal Care Category:Cleanser, moisturizerRecommended for the following Baumann Skin Types:DRNT, DRNW, DRPT, DRPW, DSNT, DSNW, DSPT, and DSPW or any skin types with allergic type sensitive skin (S4) SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1174541767 ER -