Sorbitan Oleate (Emulsifier): Cosmetic Ingredient INCI

Sorbitan Oleate is a common emollient, emulsion stabilizer, and conditioning agent for skin care. It is a primarily oil-loving, vegetable-based ingredient that can act as a wetting and dispersing agent as well as aid in the mixing of water and oil. For lotions and other emulsions, it is regarded as a good co-emulsifier. Sorbitan Oleate is a viscous liquid, yellow to brown in color.

Who supplies SORBITAN OLEATE ?

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Ecogreen Oleochemicals

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Jeen International (Vantage)

Sabo

What is SORBITAN OLEATE used for?

Sorbitan Oleate exhibits potent moisturising properties. It helps to stop the epidermis from drying out and losing water, which is what other strong detergents do. It disperses the pigments and mineral filters in sunscreen preparations in cosmetics primarily used for make-up, or in color cosmetics (allows them to evenly disperse in the entire volume of the cosmetic formulation).

Skin care: In W/O emulsions, the base ingredient, Sorbitan Oleate acts as a lipophilic emulsifier (water molecules suspended in the oily phase).

Origin

Sorbitan Oleate is obtained during the condensation reaction of the unsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, with sorbitol. This creates a partly water (the sorbitan part) and partly oil soluble (oleic part) molecule.

What does SORBITAN OLEATE do in a formulation?

Emollient
Emulsion stabilising
Skin conditioning

Safety profile

Sorbitan Oleate is listed as a potential carcinogen in the Cosmetics Database despite being regarded as a low hazard ingredient because of studies that have shown cell mutation. Due to animal studies that showed liver effects at high levels, and skin irritation at moderate doses, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has less concern regarding organ system toxicity and irritation.

SORBITAN OLEATE Alternatives

SORBITAN LAURATE, SORBITAN PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

Technical profile

Property	Values
Boiling Point	579.3±50.0°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility	Soluble in most mineral and vegetable oils
Viscosity	~1000 centipoises

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FORMULATIONS with SORBITAN OLEATE

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Skin Care: Regenerating Overnight Cream by Lipoid Kosmetik

This Regenerating Overnight Cream is a thick, paste-like and off-white cream, formulated without PEGs, silicones, stimulating & energizing compounds. It is a w/o emulsion with a rich feel and a quick absorption. It includes two innovative ingredients that enrich night-time cosmetics to accompany consumers into a relaxing and regenerating beauty sleep. It features: Mountain Tea Pro: which is a COSMOS-certified and efficacy-proven extract based on Greek mountain tea herb from a traceable, organic source. It provides caffeine-free beauty sleep support by protecting against oxidative stress and supporting skin regeneration, repair & recovery overnight. HerbaProtect® NOX: which is a COSMOS-approved night-time sun care and anti-aging active. It counteracts delayed sun-induced skin damage and premature aging. A formulation by Lipoid Kosmetik.

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Skin Care: Diamond Cleansing Oil by ADEKA

This Diamond Cleansing Oil is a transparent oil that transforms in milk when water is added. For optimum comfort, linseed oil with nourishing properties and rich in elements essential to the skin, offers an immediate cocooning effect. When perfectly cleansed, the skin is soft and luminous. It features: ADEKA NOL OU-1: which acts as a film former. It imparts a silky feeling after rinse-off. RETINATUREL™ OLEO: which supports photo-aging and fights free radicals. A formulation by ADEKA.

Hair Care: Leave-In Conditioner by Gelest

This Leave-In Conditioner contains Sibrid® TM-031 that improves spreadability and reduces tack & greasiness. It shows slip & cleansing properties, light & dry skin feel and soft & silky after-feel. A formulation by Gelest.

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Skin Care: Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer by Primient

This Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer is an aqueous-color tinted moisturizer that evens out skin tone and blends nicely into the skin, leaving a very natural look. It features: TEXTURLUX® Stabil: is a super stabilizing starch with moisturizing potential. TEXTURLUX® Resist: is a water-phase film forming agent. A formulation by Primient.

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Decorative Cosmetics: Perfecting Primer by Primient

This Perfecting Primer is applied before foundation. The primer can be blended onto the face to create a smooth finish. It contains TEXTURLUX® Stabil which is a super stabilizing starch with moisturizing potential. A formulation by Primient.

CAS Number	1338-43-8
Chem/IUPAC Name:	[2-[(2R,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
EINECS/ELINCS No:	215-665-4
COSING REF No:	38181