100% Vegetable-based (derived from Sustainable Palm), Triple pressed, Cosmetic grade/Pharmaceutical grade. No Added Chemicals Stearic Acid occurs naturally in vegetable and animal fats and our stearic acid is 100% vegetable based. Triple pressed stearic is the highest quality & purest form extracted. Recommended Usage: 1-25% Adds silkiness & "pearl" to lotions & creams and makes a hard bar of soap. Effectively thickens and stabilizes formulations. It can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and oil-based formulas. Applications: Soaps, creams, lotions, ointments, body butters, salt scrubs, lotion bars, shaving soap. Can be used in lip products. Vegan Soy-Free Non-GMO Gluten-Free Cruelty-Free Alcohol-Free Paraben-Free Biodegradable Phthalate-Free Mineral Oil-Free Store in cool, dry place. INCI - Stearic Acid