Sorbitan, ethoxylated, esters with lanolin fatty acids (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier combining lanolin (a wool-derived ingredient used since ancient times as a skin moisturizer) with sorbitan esters. Created to improve the mixing of oil and water-based ingredients in cosmetics.