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
Dove Men + Care Sensitive 3in1 Pflegedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dryness Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dove
Eczema Care Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists sulfates, silicones
Dove
Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Apple Blossom & Mango Butter
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Even Tone Shea Butter & Vanilla Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Game Changer Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Day Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Grapefruit & Lemon Balm Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pixi
LipTone
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Marshmallow & Warm Vanilla Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blackcurrant + Cedarwood Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sage Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus + Birch Relaxing Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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