Ingredient

Sorbitan Oleate

Low risk

FunctionEmulsifier

What it is — Sorbitan Oleate (INCI: Sorbitan Oleate) is an emulsifier. It is derived from sorbitol.

What it does — It is commonly used as a sorbitol-derived emulsifier that binds oil and water phases.

Typical use — It is used in creams, lotions, milks and other water-and-oil blends to keep the phases evenly combined and stable over time. Without emulsifiers, the water and oil in a product would separate, so it is a quiet but essential part of the base.

Who it suits / good to know — Present at supporting levels rather than as an active. Generally low-irritation, though very sensitive users occasionally react to individual emulsifiers. There is nothing to 'use' about it directly; it simply helps the product hold together.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: well-tolerated emulsifier. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — well-tolerated emulsifier.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 3 DHALIORA products

Lesschemi Galactomyces Derma Lotion Lesschemi Galactomyces Derma LotionScreening 9.8 Somi Volume Repair Eye Cream Somi Volume Repair Eye CreamScreening 9.5 YBK Pore Clear Clay Cream Mask YBK Pore Clear Clay Cream MaskScreening 9.4
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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