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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
Community Rating
Very Disliked
Comedogenic Rating
1-2
Irritancy Rating
0

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

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 38179
INCI Name SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
EC #  276-171-2
All Functions Emulsifying