Natures Oil Stearic Acid is triple pressed palm stearic acid. It is a long chain fatty acid. This product is cosmetic grade and widely used in the manufacturing of cosmetics. Stearic Acid is commonly used to emulsify lotions made from scratch to give it a lustrous finish while also leaving a smooth velvety feel on the skin. It can also be used in candle manufacturing to raise the melt point and improve the hardness of candle wax along with countless other applications. Filled right here in the USA in an FDA registered facility.