Sorbitan Stearate
INCI · Sorbitan Stearate
Overview
An emulsifier made from sorbitol and stearic acid, oil-loving in character. It is normally used with a water-loving partner such as a polysorbate, the pair together forming a more stable emulsion than either would alone.
Who it's for
Creams, balms and richer lotions, where it contributes both to keeping the emulsion intact and to the thickness of the final texture.
Cautions
A structural ingredient with no action of its own on skin. It is one of a family of sorbitan esters that differ only in the fatty acid attached, so a product switching between them changes its feel rather than what it does.
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What does Sorbitan Stearate do in skincare?
An emulsifier made from sorbitol and stearic acid, oil-loving in character. It is normally used with a water-loving partner such as a polysorbate, the pair together forming a more stable emulsion than either would alone.
Is Sorbitan Stearate considered safe for skin?
A structural ingredient with no action of its own on skin. It is one of a family of sorbitan esters that differ only in the fatty acid attached, so a product switching between them changes its feel rather than what it does.