Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate

Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSORBITAN SESQUICAPRYLATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number91844-53-0
EC number295-118-4
Prevalence12 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 41.7%Shampoos 33.3%Body Washes 16.7%Bronzers 8.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate do in skincare?
Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate functions as a skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate 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 Sesquicaprylate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (41.7% of its uses).

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