Sorbitan Oleate
Our database includes 1,173 products that contain Sorbitan Oleate.
Explained
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
You should know
Concerns
Acne
May cause Acne
Common acne is known as Acne vulgaris. Acne forms when skin follicles are clogged by sebum, hair, skin cells, or oils. There are several types of acne: whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
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
1.8%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
70%
References
Products with Sorbitan Oleate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38181
INCI Name
SORBITAN OLEATE
INN Name
sorbitan oleate
EC #
 215-665-4
All Functions
Emulsifying
