surfactant · emulsifier · thickener
Sodium Stearate
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
The sodium salt of stearic acid, used mainly to firm up stick deodorant bases and as a mild cleansing/emulsifying agent; CIR's fatty acid salts review found only minimal to mild irritation in concentrated, undiluted testing and no restriction on cosmetic use.
Products with Sodium Stearate
- 100Arm & HammerEssentials Solid Deodorant
- 100MyroPillow Talk
- 96DieuxInstant Angel
- 94GranadoHidratante Dermocalmante
- 93DoveBeauty Bar Sensitive Skin
- 93KopariAluminum-Free Coconut Deodorant
- 92Tom's of MaineLong Lasting Deodorant Unscented
- 90RoCDerm Correxion Neck Cream With Hyaluronic Acid And Advanced Retinol
- 82Malin+GoetzEucalyptus Deodorant
- 79Tom's of MaineNatural Deodorant
- 78Old SpiceHigh Endurance Deodorant Fresh
- 78Old SpicePure Sport High Endurance Aluminum Free Deodorant
- 78Speed StickOcean Surf
- 78Hume SupernaturalDeodorant Santal Sun
- 78DegreeDeodorant Cool Rush
- 78DegreeIntense Sport
- 77DegreeArctic Edge
- 76Speed StickRegular
- 75MegababeRosy Pits Daily Deodorant
- 74Every Man JackCedarwood Deodorant
- 74CorpusSantalum
- 70Arm & HammerEssentials Deodorant Rosemary Lavender
- 67Ursa MajorHoppin' Fresh Deodorant
- 64Arm & HammerEssentials Deodorant Juniper Berry
- 56DoveAluminum Free Deodorant 2.4oz
- 54DoveAluminum Free Deodorant
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.