Ingredient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Low risk
FunctionEmulsifier
What it is — Sorbitan Palmitate is a nonionic emulsifier made from sorbitol and palmitic acid.
What it does — It helps combine oil and water into a stable, uniform emulsion, supporting smooth, consistent creams and lotions.
Typical use — Common in moisturizers, creams and balms as a co-emulsifier.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable across skin types; it is a supporting formulation ingredient rather than an active.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 1 DHALIORA product
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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