Hydrogenated Palmitic/Stearic/Oleic/Linoleic Glycerides

What Hydrogenated Palmitic/Stearic/Oleic/Linoleic Glycerides is & what it does

Stearic, listed here as shorthand for stearic acid, is a long-chain saturated fatty acid found in many animal and vegetable fats. In cosmetics it functions as an emulsifier, thickener, and emollient, helping bind oil and water phases and giving creams body and a stable, smooth texture. It is a workhorse structuring ingredient in lotions and cleansers. It is not a UV filter.