Sorbitan Stearate

Sorbitan Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSORBITAN STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number1338-41-6
EC number215-664-9
Prevalence1,106 products (1.19% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches170

Used in

General Moisturizers 24.6%Body Lotions 9.4%Sunscreens 7.4%Eye Moisturizers 6.2%Serums 4.3%Face Cleansers 4.1%

Frequently asked

What does Sorbitan Stearate do in skincare?
Sorbitan Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sorbitan Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (24.6% of its uses).

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