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Ethylhexyl Stearate 50 g

What Gives Modern Face Creams Their Silky, Non-Greasy Feel

Ethylhexyl Stearate is a synthetic ester derived from stearic acid and a branched alcohol, valued in formulations for the light, smooth glide it leaves on skin after application. It belongs to the Emollients for Cosmetics category, which brings together ingredients used to soften, smooth and improve spreadability in creams, lotions, balms and color cosmetics. Unlike heavier plant oils, this ester leaves almost no film, absorbs quickly and gives finished products a silky texture without any tacky after-feel.

The strongest demand for this ingredient comes from skincare and makeup manufacturers producing day and night facial creams, body lotions and milks, lip balms, cream foundations, sticks and pencils, and sunscreen emulsions. Thanks to its low viscosity and excellent spreadability it is widely used in BB creams and tinted bases, where an even pigment distribution without a mask-like finish matters most. Beyond personal care, the ester also finds use in household polish formulations for adding shine and slip to surfaces, as well as a supporting component in certain industrial lubricant blends and polymer plasticizers.

In formulations this ester pairs well with other softening and texturizing materials. Combined with Polygreen Sensolive, it enhances the velvety after-feel and reduces stickiness in richer creams, while together with Vegetable Petrolatum 162 it builds a more stable protective film suited for dry, dehydrated skin. To stabilize the emulsion and reinforce the lipid barrier, many recipes add a small amount of Super Sterol Liquid, which acts as a co-emulsifier.

A typical usage rate for this ester in finished formulas ranges from 3 to 15 percent, depending on the desired texture and product type. It should be introduced into the oil phase of the emulsion at around 70-75 degrees Celsius, after which the oil and water phases are combined using standard emulsification technique. The raw material should be stored in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, at room temperature, which helps preserve its stability throughout the shelf life.

The 50 g pack size is convenient for testing new formulas in a home lab, developing trial batches of cream or lotion, and for formulators preparing small custom batches before scaling up to larger industrial purchases.

Lightweight Body Lotion

Distilled water 75 g

Ethylhexyl Stearate 9 g

Vegetable Petrolatum 162 4 g

Super Sterol Liquid 1 g

Glycerin 4 g

Emulsifier 5 g

Fragrance oil 0.5 g

Preservative 0.5 g

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INCI	Ethylhexyl Stearate
Other
Application	creams, lotions, sun protection products, healing ointments, shampoos
Att brand	France
Color product	from light yellow to cream
Descriptio smell	unobtrusive
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	3.0-5.0%
Minimum count	1
Name	Ethylhexyl Stearate 50 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 grams
Solubility	oils, emollients, ethers
View	liquid
Valid until	10.2028