PEG-20 SORBITAN OLEATE

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-20 Sorbitan Oleate is used in cosmetic products primarily as an emulsifier. It stabilizes mixtures of water and oil, improving the texture and homogeneity of formulations.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use at standard concentrations. However, it can be irritating to very sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered vegan as it is synthesized from non-animal elements.

✨ Worth knowing: Being an ethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid derivative, it is one of the polyethylene glycol ethers (PEGs), which may contain impurities. It's important to ensure that the final product is well purified to minimize the risk of irritation.

Found in: Often found in moisturizers, lotions, sunscreens and some make-up products, where it helps stabilize the formulation and improve texture.