What Does Stearic Acid Do in Candles? (Hardness, Mold Release, Opacity & Limits)
Stearic acid is a candle additive that hardens wax, helps molded candles release more cleanly, makes wax look more opaque, and can cause tradeoffs when overused. Stearic acid is a fatty-acid candle additive used to harden wax, support molded release,…