Sorbitan Oleate
Sorbitan Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 453 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SORBITAN OLEATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| CAS number | 1338-43-8 |
| EC number | 215-665-4 |
| Prevalence | 453 products (0.49% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 12.4%Serums 8.4%Sunscreens 6.8%Face Cleansers 6%Makeup Removers 4.9%Facial Treatments 4%
Frequently asked
- What does Sorbitan Oleate do in skincare?
- Sorbitan Oleate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sorbitan Oleate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sorbitan Oleate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (12.4% of its uses).
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