Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer
AKA “Sorbitan Crosspolymer Emulsifier
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Sorbeth-2/oleate/dimer dilinoleate crosspolymer
AKA: Sorbitan Crosspolymer Emulsifier
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Sorbeth-2/Oleate/Dimer Dilinoleate Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer of a 2-mole ethoxylate of Sorbitol, oleic acid, and Dilinoleic Acid.
Effective at 0.7%
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
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 modern polymeric emulsifier developed in late-20th-century cosmetic chemistry. Designed to create stable, long-lasting emulsions and improve skin feel.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR