Cosmetics

Stearic acid 是纯素的吗？

取决于品牌

Depends — stearic acid can come from tallow or from palm and other vegetable oils.

也列为：E570, magnesium stearate

关键事实

裁定: 取决于品牌
类别: Cosmetics
也列为: E570, magnesium stearate
最佳替代品: Certified vegan alternatives

为什么

It is used in tablets, candles, soaps and cosmetics. Vegetable stearic acid is standard in certified vegan products; unlabelled products give no way to tell without asking.

标签上要检查什么

The ingredient list on your own pack — Stearic acid recipes differ by country and change over time
Milk, whey, casein, lactose, egg, honey, gelatin, carmine (E120) and shellac (E904) in the list
"May contain milk" is an allergen cross-contamination note, not an ingredient — most vegans still buy it

用它来替代

Certified vegan alternativesOwn-brand vegan-labelled versions

常见问题

Is Stearic acid certified vegan?

Certification is separate from the recipe. Many products with no animal ingredients carry no vegan mark because the maker will not rule out shared production lines. Check the pack for a registered vegan trademark, and treat the ingredient list as the primary evidence.

Does the answer change between countries?

Often, yes. The same brand name can use different fats, emulsifiers, colours or whey depending on the plant that made it, so always read the local label rather than an answer written for another market.