PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate

PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 29 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number66794-58-9
Prevalence29 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 41.4%Mascaras 17.2%Emulsions 13.8%Toners 6.9%Day Moisturizers 3.4%Facial Treatments 3.4%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate do in skincare?
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (41.4% of its uses).

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