PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate

PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence38 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Makeup Removers 42.1%General Moisturizers 13.2%Body Oils 7.9%Day Moisturizers 5.3%Face Cleansers 5.3%Foot Cream 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate do in skincare?
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate 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-40 Sorbitan Peroleate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (42.1% of its uses).

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