POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.

POTASSIUM HYDROXYSTEARATE

Safety grade: A

This is a soap-like cleansing ingredient made from natural plant oils that have been chemically processed. It helps remove oil and dirt from skin and helps mix oil and water together in products.

This surfactant cleanses the skin by removing oils and impurities, and helps create stable, smooth-textured cosmetic formulations.

Graded using: COSING.

Last verified: May 26, 2026