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STEARIC ACID for skin care | 5 free formulas | Ingredient deep dive

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03:34 How
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@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

What is your favourite product to make with stearic acid?

@nikkib4795 2 жыл бұрын

Soaps, lotion and candles

@nasrinsafaie8176 2 жыл бұрын

Lotion

@sarrowali226 2 жыл бұрын

Creams

@maj5192 2 жыл бұрын

Lotion, so far 😁

@stergiosbouzoukas7353 2 жыл бұрын

I need some advice regarding a formula that I am trying to make with stearic acid...is there an e-mail in which I could mail you?

@TessieDobey 2 жыл бұрын

2-3% of stearic acid will keep any kind of butter from melting. I use it at 3% and never looked back. If you are using cocoa butter or kokum butter you only need about 2% unless you want super firm body butter (like a treatment butter).

@CindyRussi. 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to try that in my body butters when the weather warms up. 😀

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I don't get a ton of opportunities to test formulations in hot weather in my part of Canada ❤️

@atarbuck3452 2 жыл бұрын

Tessie Stearic acid doesn’t make your butter hard?

@maj5192 2 жыл бұрын

Does the added stearic acid help to prevent grains from forming? I love carrying my butter with me around so with the temp changes, grains form 👎😞.

@TessieDobey 2 жыл бұрын

@@atarbuck3452 if you add too much it will. Never go over 3% and use 1% if you are using hard butters.

@katelawrence7445 2 жыл бұрын

My motto in life is that it is always a good day when I learn something. Thank you.

@jillprejean5230 5 ай бұрын

you are so GOOD at this- the formulas, education and making polished videos.

@maj5192 2 жыл бұрын

I love these deep dive videos. I always go to your blog whenever I need subs or a breakdown of an ingredient. Thank you for all that you do.

@franktheitalianstallionmar3448 2 жыл бұрын

You’re from Calgary !! I’m from Calgary I’ve been watching you for weeks now and had no clue. Keep up the great work. Learning a lot by watching videos as I own my own skincare company.

@mscatledge1 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this was perfect timing for me. I have a creamy body oil that I formulated and used Lipidthix to thicken the oils. A bit pricey, but the end result was perfect. I always have stearic acid on hand and it's more bang for my buck compared to Lipidthix. I tried it with my formulation and it turned out just as perfect. Once again, thank you for the extremely helpful information 👍

@barbaramundy5039 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the stearic acid details. I bought some a while back, but afraid to try it in soaps. Now it's on, next batch is going to be stearic acid included. Can't wait to try it, so thank you again for the help I needed. 😍 😍

@missx966 2 жыл бұрын

I use stearic acid for body butter. I recently discovered Glyceryl dibehenate and thus got the opportunity to turn any oil into butter. The feeling on the skin is perfect.

@joy5016 2 жыл бұрын

Are you saying that you only use oil with stearin acid?

@missx966 2 жыл бұрын

@@joy5016 no. Cetyi alcohol or emulsan II and stearic acid.

@KussDamato 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I use stearic acid in my soaps all the time and it makes my soap stay longer and makes it feel more solid

@nidhikothari 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Do you mind sharing the percentage and how to account for it in cp soaps. Thanks.

@KussDamato 2 жыл бұрын

@@nidhikothari Sure! I do about 5-7% and I add it right on top of my butters/hard oils that need to be double boiled.

@Stratsfinest 2 жыл бұрын

Does it shorten the curing time for your soaps?

@bourgeoisoriginal 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stratsfinest that's a good question!

@user-jf7ej5py1u Жыл бұрын

Guys, do you know if it’s possible to make wax soft without oil??

@warriorsgreatness6182 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal educational instruction. Exceptional teaching video presentation. Mucho Gracias

@Cae7890 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving these ingredient deep dives!

@avamaria8447 2 жыл бұрын

me too

@firdowskruger9896 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much, Marie. I love stearic acid too. It is great in my body polish. Love from Pretoria, South Africa.

@joy5016 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in Pretoria too! At what percentage do you use it? With what combination butters?

@firdowskruger9896 2 жыл бұрын

@@joy5016 I use Cocoa and Shea butters and stearic acid at 4%.

@joy5016 2 жыл бұрын

@@firdowskruger9896 Thanks for responding! and does 4% keeps it stable in the summer as well? I just used it at 3% with mafura and mango butter and 2% Cetyl alcohol. Beautiful and silky. Wish it was summer so I see how it behaves. But will try 4% and see

@goabajonezoekgasa5393 Жыл бұрын

@@firdowskruger9896 do you use it with emulsifying wax or just stearic acid alone?

@mattsinclair8343 2 жыл бұрын

Love these deep dives!! They have been amazing! Thank you for sharing!! I have been getting into various gelling and stabilising agents and have come across Sepinov EMT 10, it’s amazing at light emulsification and amazing stability! I was wondering if you have ever used it? If you have, do you have any formulating recommendations for lotions or gel creams?

@zencat55 2 жыл бұрын

I recently added stearic acid to my favorite lotion formula (very basic) and I love it.

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Hooray!

@CindyRussi. 2 жыл бұрын

Love these deep dives! Sharing so much knowledge 🙏🏼💖

@ImSoPersonable 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Marie! You have given me so much appreciation and inspiration to use Stearic acid!

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I was going for! Happy making ❤️

@monikaborczyk7160 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that I'm possibly not appreciating this one enough.... and here we are - deep dive! Thank you :)

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@mydarla5755 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much with the info! I love stearic acid and the lovely thickening it provides. One hurdle I’m facing with my emulsifies body butter formulations is soaping effect when rubbing the cream in. I’m going bonkers trying to solve the problem because I don’t think it’s esthetically pleasing. Is stearic acid the culprit? I’ve tried the HLB calculators and my formulations don’t balance. Any advice would be amazing! Thx and I love your content! 😀

@warriorsgreatness6182 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for generously sharing your knowledge, expertise, gifts, talents, abilities, extraordinary videography visual teaching skills. Appreciate all your time, effort, and work very much. Learning curve exponential on each video. Mucho Gracias

@dazzleozege2580 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you humble beeandme..your videos are so educative . Thank you

@SheabaButters Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great information you share with us ❤

@diablominero Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna try making my own stearic acid. I have some hydrogenated soybean oil, which is mostly made of stearic acid triglyceride, and I think I can separate out the fatty acids from the glycerin backbone.

@mycelia2809 10 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@diablominero 10 ай бұрын

@@mycelia2809 didn't work very well.

@naturallynats Жыл бұрын

Very Helpful video. Thanks!

@celesteelijah2515 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Humblebee, very informative.👍🏽👍🏽

@kalinaantonova223 2 жыл бұрын

I loooove those series so much😍😍You are amazing!!! I woud really love if you can make a video for every type of emulsifying wax (nonionic, anionic,ionic..). And for what are they used for. I do have difriend kinds and dont know for what i can use them and for what i cant . For allot of people this is really confusing and i know that you can explain it the best ❤.

@cali005 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marie!!!

@onomiempireDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Humblebee , very informative 👍👍

@Erica-yr3gf 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Marie. You’re brilliant. Thank you for sharing your smarts. ❤️🙏🏻🌎👍💕

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ Thanks for watching!

@doryandali3230 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video🙏🏽 can you talk about optiphen? I want to use a preservative for my body butters but I don’t know which preservative is right 😭

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I have a pretty good amount of information about preservatives in the FAQ (www.humblebeeandme.com/faq/); I recommend checking it out :) Anhydrous body butters don't need preservatives, so if you aren't using water you don't need one at all. Happy making!

@doryandali3230 2 жыл бұрын

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you! I’m really happy I found your channel 🙏🏽

@EETERNA 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone help me with these questions please? ❤️ Is it true that stearic acid clogs pores? Is it true that stearic acid is good for dry skin, but does it irritate oily skin? I appreciate your help ❤️

@scarlettnatalia Жыл бұрын

I also had about it...

@NannyDeb 2 ай бұрын

Very Helpful, Thank You :)

@user-zy3wl8te7c Ай бұрын

My country is Sri Lanka. I am watching your channel. Can you please tell me how to make a cream that can be applied to the face?

@sanazmirbolook4445 2 жыл бұрын

wooooOwww great great great as always, Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@pooh4025 2 жыл бұрын

I use it in my Lotion formula

@Ginevra345 2 жыл бұрын

I love your deep dives so interesting 🤩🤩🤩

@gottfix 2 жыл бұрын

I love those ingredients videos!!

@radhikanagdev5937 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very informative video❤

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️

@brandimills585 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to take an existing whipped body butter recipe and add Stearic Acid & Cetyl Alcohol to it to help keep it from melting as easily in the Texas heat. The recipe is about 44% butters (22% shea, 8% cocoa & 14% mango); 45% oils (8% jojoba, 22% coconut, 14% grapeseed & a squeeze of vitamin E); 8% arrowroot powder; 3% fragrance (assuming you count arrowroot & fragrance -I'm a newbie so I'm not sure). Should I use 2% or 3% (or more) of stearic acid? What about cetyl alcohol? Anyone know?

@mrembo25 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brandi! You have coco butter in formulation which is a hard butter so start with 2% Stearic Acid. Anhydrous butters need 3%max of Stearic Acid. You also may want to increase the butters phase and reduce the oils phase

@LS-ob2jw Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Does Stearic Acid at 2% have a soaping effect? Or could it be something else? The video does not show soaping even at much higher percentages. Thanks!

@shayelea 2 жыл бұрын

I actually found stearic acid at a local herbal apothecary, which was cool as I needed some quick!

@mycelia2809 10 ай бұрын

Great video ❤

@coveru1529 5 ай бұрын

can you explain how to disperse it in water

@TheColor17 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@sarahbeukema9592 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Do you find Stearic Acid ever leaves that "soapy" finish to face/hand creams, if used in improper amount?

@ness-quik 2 ай бұрын

Could you say what amount you used left soapy feel?

@denisegresio6355 2 ай бұрын

What about Arrowroot for oil body butters?

@annacrystal3023 2 жыл бұрын

Pls can u do more videos on facial oils for different skin problems..and serums oil based to be precise..pls

@carlatullis2980 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so informed is there a face cream you make with stearic acid

@Relaxing276makeup 10 ай бұрын

Helo..your videos are too good❤.. I want to learn how to use L glutathaion powder in Face cream night cream r moustrisers etc..plzzzz rply soon😊

@joyemery9384 11 ай бұрын

How would you add Stearic acid and cetyl alcohol together in a emulsified body butter containing water? I’ve seen popular brand like raw sugar use Both, I’ve experimented and just can’t get that perfect consistency that I like I want it to be more slippery not waxy like, a product that doesn’t feel like it’s too heavy.

@geovannigarreck9814 2 жыл бұрын

Who you recommend it for thickening a liquid lip pigment?

@gemdelapena500 7 ай бұрын

Petroleum jelly what is made of?

@nikkib4795 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DesignInterior-ek2tr 7 ай бұрын

I need to make a a body butter with stearic acid and be able to decorate it with pipping bag What percent l have tried and failed l need it to be harder and easily melt on the skin l also what it not to be runny Please help

@Siza999 2 ай бұрын

Please share beeswax oil ratios

@overamazing Жыл бұрын

I started mixing stearic acid 5% with the coconut oil as a carrier oil and put 4% fragrance oil what i have noticed with the hot weather in my country i saw that the mixture melted and became oily should i increase the stearic acid percentage to become solide ?

@nasrinsafaie8176 2 жыл бұрын

Can we use stearic acid in lipsticks

@trinbago27 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your content! Question... can I use stearic acid in a facial moisturizer? I so, at what percentage? would 20% be OK?

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great big "it depends" :) There's nothing wrong with 20%, but whether or not it works for you/you like it will depend on everything else that's going on in the formulation. Try it and see ❤️

@EETERNA 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, you are an angel, thanks for the video Marie. Can I ask you something? Can I use Stearic Acid for body butter made with only oils and butters? No water in the formula. Thank you ☺️

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! Several of the formulations I share in this video do that :)

@EETERNA 2 жыл бұрын

@@HumblebeeAndMe I really appreciate your answer ❤️

@s.mcortes4545 2 жыл бұрын

I know you had a video where you incorporate cetyl alcohol to stearic acid to make a cream recipe. Could you give a 2-3 ingredient cream with these ingredients pretty please.

@Hishamos Жыл бұрын

Is it the same as the sand or the snow wax? Like Foton pearled wax..

@kehindeoloyede7637 Жыл бұрын

Hi, can I use any of your formular for face cream, is pH OK for face. Thanks

@Iamam313 2 ай бұрын

Does this formulation look right? I want an efficient deodorant that is properly solid and easy to apply that doesn't leave marks on the skin or clothes... 15% Shea/Mango Butter 15% Cocoa/Kokum Butter 15% Caprylic Oil 3% Zinc Ricinoleate 5-30% Magnesium Hydroxide 20% Stearic Acid 8-24% Corn Starch 1% Zinc Oxide 1% Geranium EO 0.5% Vanilla EO 0.5% Vitamin E

@vnchvlee 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! This video came right on time 😊 I’m looking to formulate a lotion bar with stearin acid! Does anyone know palm free steric acid suppliers for US?

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know of any, but googling "palm free stearic acid USA" is probably a good place to start :) You can also look for RSPO stearic acid. Happy making!

@gangotriayurveda9340 2 жыл бұрын

hi Is there any book or PDF of your favorite formula available in the market?

@aliciacrandall8228 Жыл бұрын

I’ve combed your site and I’m DESPERATELY trying to find a formulation that uses stearic acid and cetyl alcohol in a butter (anhydrous). It’s mentioned but maybe I’m overlooking it😩😩😩

@IamAli89 Жыл бұрын

Hi this is my first comment to your vide, i have a question, can i mix it olive oil like you did with sunflower oil coz i don't have sunflower oil but an olive oil.

@RainyPlains.bathco Жыл бұрын

Can it be used to make lotion without any other additives?

@noorunalanoor01 Жыл бұрын

Hi, how is triple pressed stearic acid different from "Just stearic acid"??? Does this alter the formulation in any way???? Please answer

@torrakelley6578 2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol

@thatrustguy506 2 жыл бұрын

hello, is there a recipe for the one at 2:20 thank you

@avamaria8447 2 жыл бұрын

halfway into the video I knew stearic acid was going to be the partner to my glycerol and peg 100 stearate. Thanks for confirming. However I just started using safflower oil straight for my aging eyelids 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Safflower oil is supposed to penetrate (due to its molecular weight). Do you know how the stearic acid will affect absorption of the oil? There is no doubt using the oil plain is messier than turning it into a butter.

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Stearic acid tends to make things absorb more slowly; cetyl alcohol might be more up your alley :)

@avamaria8447 2 жыл бұрын

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you. I'll search the blog for cetyl alcohol and if there isn't one hopefully you will be doing one soon. Thanks again.

@nickishaglud8416 Жыл бұрын

Can I use it to make leave in conditioner with emulsifying wax

@HumblebeeAndMe Жыл бұрын

I'd encourage you to start here instead: www.humblebeeandme.com/super-simple-creamy-hair-conditioner-3-ways/ :)

@nigell.8868 Жыл бұрын

I been trying so hard to get the 50 dollar plan on patreon but is totally sold out . is there any other way of talking to yo for 30 min really love the Chanel

@HumblebeeAndMe Жыл бұрын

A 1-on-1 slot on Patreon *just* opened up!

@sonjabeier5575 2 жыл бұрын

I used stearic acid once instead of ozeokerite because I want it natural. Does this actually makes sense?

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

It depends. Both will thicken/harden, but stearic is not as waxy.

@MajesticSuburbia 2 жыл бұрын

Question: If anyone would be kind to answer (I know this is irrelevant, but) does anyone know what type of colorant I can use to color body oil? Mica falls to the bottom, and I'm sure I'll need some kind of oil soluble lake or dye but not sure which?

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Please check out the body oil formulation I shared last summer :)

@switch.naturals6788 2 жыл бұрын

what ratio of steric acid and cetyl alcohol combination can be added to body butter

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

Any ratio your heart desires :)

@ManjuRoohani Жыл бұрын

Hii im from India I'm a natural cosmetologist i like ur all formulation very easy, to Lauren, i need ur bool how can i,purchase send me ur link

@glynisvelez3657 2 жыл бұрын

I want to make an oil balm would I use steric acid in this product? I’m kind of playing with this recipe

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

You certainly could! Experiment :)

@user-jf7ej5py1u Жыл бұрын

Guys I know this is a weird question but is it possible to soften wax without oil??

@HumblebeeAndMe Жыл бұрын

I answered this the first time you asked.

@amandathode4540 2 жыл бұрын

Can I swap stearic acid instead of ewax? And does the silky ewax have stearic acid in it already?

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

No to first question, and check the INCI for the second :) Have you read up on both stearic acid and emulsifying wax NF in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/)? They do dramatically different jobs in our formulations and once you learn more you will understand why they cannot be used for one another. Happy making!

@aetherscentsrx 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video, but I fat-thumbed dislike when hitting “like” so please disregard if KZfaq sends a notification, I reversed the error. Thanks!

@beezwaxish 2 жыл бұрын

How much do you recommend in the lotion base from hobby lobby?

@HumblebeeAndMe 2 жыл бұрын

I have never worked with anything from Hobby Lobby, but you aren't going to be able to incorporate steric acid into any finished lotion base. Stearic acid needs to be incorporated into the lotion before it is emulsified as an original part of the formulation.

@soenitaajhagjhoorsingh2419 Жыл бұрын

Is stearic acid a preservative?

@HumblebeeAndMe Жыл бұрын

No, not at all. You can trust that I would've mentioned such a thing in a 10+ minute deep dive video on an ingredient ❤️

@sylviayakubu6575 Жыл бұрын

Can it be used in shampoo

@HumblebeeAndMe Жыл бұрын

Yes, though I generally don't use it in shampoo.

@sherit8594 Жыл бұрын

Wait a minute....if our Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Mango butter etc. Already comes with Steric acid in it, then why on all the labels says "Pure shea Butter made from seeds" etc. Etc. ?🤔

@HumblebeeAndMe Жыл бұрын

Stearic acid naturally occurs in those ingredients the same way water naturally occurs in apples and oranges.

@sherit8594 Жыл бұрын

@@HumblebeeAndMe wow I learned something new today. And having known this, one needs to consider the amount of steric acid in each recipe. I wondered why using the same amount of steric and getting different results depending on how much Mango, Shea, cocoa butter I used. Thank you 😊 💙