Sorbitan Isostearate
Our database includes 3,175 products that contain Sorbitan Isostearate.
Explained
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
4.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Makeup
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Sorbitan Isostearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38179
INCI Name
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
EC #
 276-171-2
All Functions
Emulsifying
