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Sorbitan Laurate

A mild non-ionic emulsifier with a lauric chain. Used for stabilizing emulsions, cleansing balms, and lighter oil systems.

emulsifiersorbitanlauric acidsurfactant
⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
1/5
Irritation Potential
2/5

What is it?

Sorbitan Laurate - a representative of the sorbitan esters series. It has a lower HLB than polysorbates, thus it is more inclined towards the oily phase. In cosmetics, it helps stabilize emulsions, improve pigment wetting, and support cleansing oil systems. INCI: Sorbitan Laurate.

Found in creams, cleansing balms, oil-to-milk products, decorative cosmetics, and pigment formulations.

Key Benefits

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Helps emulsify the oily phase
Promotes even distribution of oils and emollients, especially when the formula requires a lipophilic co-emulsifier.
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Suitable for cleansing balms
May help the oil formula better contact water during rinsing, especially in combination with more hydrophilic surfactants.
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Improves dispersion
In decorative cosmetics, it can help more evenly wet pigments and powders in the oily phase.

Suitable for

cleansing balmscreamsformulations with pigments

Main Actions

✓ co-emulsification✓ dispersion✓ support for rinsing
Sorbitan Laurate and sensitive skin

In a finished formula, it is usually a technological component. The irritation potential depends not only on it but on the entire surfactant system, concentration, and type of product.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sorbitan Laurate do for skin?
Found in creams, cleansing balms, oil-to-milk products, decorative cosmetics, and pigment formulations.
Who should use Sorbitan Laurate?
Sorbitan Laurate is suitable for: cleansing balms, creams, formulations with pigments.
Are there any warnings about Sorbitan Laurate?
In a finished formula, it is usually a technological component. The irritation potential depends not only on it but on the entire surfactant system, concentration, and type of product.

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