Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a pH adjuster — acid compound. It's found in 116 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Acid compound
Who it's best for
A formula support ingredient that ensures product stability.
- Keeps the product at the right pH for both efficacy and skin compatibility
- Not something you choose — but important for the formula to work
- Generally present at very low concentrations and well-tolerated
Works well with
- +Works on your skin(active)
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
116 products
Formula balancers
Best products with Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Lip care
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See all moisturisers→Top products with Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Sugarcoat Gloss Soothing & Hydrating Lip Balm
Mineral Sun Glow Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 43 PA +++ with Peptides and Vitamin C
SOS FaceGuard SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
UV Protector Tone-Up SPF50+ PA
Birch Juice Mosturizing Tone-up Sunscreen
Centella Blemish Cream
Peptide Lip Boost Plumping Lip Mask
Shield Fit Pure Sun Cream
Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream
UV Defense Me No Sebum Sun Cream
The Lip Balm – Instant Relief For Dry, Chapped Lips
Super Peptide Barrier Repair Moisturizer for Eczema, Wrinkles, Firming & Sensitive Skin
The Rich Eye Cream
PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream
Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Mineral Spf 30 Sunscreen
Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Sheer Tint Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 45
Software Update Retinol Body Serum for Fine Lines and Crepiness
Heartleaf Calming Tone Up Sun Cream
Better Screen Miner-all UV Serum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Energy Serum
Frequently asked questions
What does Polyhydroxystearic Acid do in skincare?
Acid compound
Is Polyhydroxystearic Acid safe for sensitive skin?
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Polyhydroxystearic Acid?
116 products in our database contain Polyhydroxystearic Acid. The highest-rated is Sincerely Yours Sugarcoat Gloss Soothing & Hydrating Lip Balm scoring 9.4/9.8.
Can I use Polyhydroxystearic Acid every day?
pH adjusters are present at minimal concentrations and are part of daily product use. They are not a concern for any skin type.