- INCI Name:Hydroxystearic Acid
- Functions:Gel Former, Emulsifier (O/W), Thickener, Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Vegetable Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Non-Toxic, Natural, From Renewable Resources, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance:Organic Certified, COSMOS, ECOCERT
Casid™ HSA will gel hydrocarbons, many esters, and certain silicones. Additionally, formulators may make salts of Casid™ HSA in situ (e. g. Triethanolamine) for use as primary oil-in-water emulsifiers. The product finds applications in anhydrous, pigmented lip gels, antiperspirants, cosmetic pencils, hair styling waxes, creams, and lotions.