Hydroxystearic Acid
Hydroxystearic Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 91 products on Poliage, most often body wash, cleanser and deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Hydroxystearic acid: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Hydroxystearic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxystearic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxystearic Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34555, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydroxystearic Acid
Dove
Acne Clear Serum Body Wash with clearing Salicylic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kora Organics
Active Algae Calming Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Advanced Care Beauty Finish Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Caring Coconut Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Even Tone Peach Blossom & Rice Milk Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Almond Milk & Green Apple Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Anti-Stress Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Peppermint Bark
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cedarwood & Crushed Mint Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Clear Sunscreen Face Stick - Tropical Coconut
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Dove
Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Cranberry & Orange Peel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
DermaSpa Intensive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
DermaSpa Nutri Essence³
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove body love lotion restoring care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dove
dove deep moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Nutri Essence Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Men + Care Clean Comfort Douchegel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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