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Sorbeth-2 Hexaoleate
AKA “Polysorbate Oleate, Oleic Acid Ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Sorbeth-2 hexaoleate
AKA: Polysorbate Oleate, Oleic Acid Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sorbeth-2 Hexaoleate is the hexaester of oleic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol containing an average of 2 moles of ethylene oxide
Effective at 0.7%
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier created for the cosmetics industry in the mid-20th century. Used to stabilize and blend oils with water-based ingredients.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0.9%
0%1%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.5-0.9
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR