Dec 23, 2018 · Keep in mind with bees wax and stearic acid, you don't need a lot of it. I did tests with stearic acid, and found that more than 5% is trouble (unless you're making a shaving …

Takeaway: It may seem simpler to start with an existing recipe, but starting from scratch gives you more control. To formulate effectively from scratch, you must first learn about the properties of …

Apr 3, 2008 · Typically there should be an oil in your recipe that's relatively high in stearic acid (or palmitic acid, which can contribute similar properties), so if you want a harder recipe you can …

Aug 12, 2015 · If you do want to experiment with them add 1/4-1 teaspoon (per pound of oils) of either beeswax or stearic acid to hard oils/butters and melt. Sodium lactate is used by …

Jul 27, 2017 · Organic beeswax offers an all-natural substitute to stearic acid or e-wax as an emulsifier, although it is not as effective of an emulsifier, which may lead to a watery …

Jan 2, 2021 · Stearic acid will not create a "fake trace". When it reacts with lye to thicken the soap, the soap will stay thick. The amount of stearic acid you plan to use will also make a difference. …

Soaps with stearic acid have a higher chance of actually stripping the skin of dirt, oil, and grease. Your daily post-makeup routine will become much easier, and much more effective. However, …

Feb 25, 2021 · For what end, exactly? FO retention, resilience from breaking, and opacity; beeswax has most of the qualities I would add stearic acid to improve. Hardness? Ten percent …

Nov 12, 2022 · any or all palm, stearic, beeswax all slow the burn. I’ve used up to 30% stearic with no issues in ceda cerica. Most palm waxes perform equally well with it, though all have slightly …

Jan 2, 2021 · Beeswax can indeed harden soap, but the level of hardness will vary on your soap formula and how much you add to to it. Besides beeswax and salt, some folks use stearic acid …