Sorbeth-160 Tristearate

AKA: Polysorbate Tristearate, Thickener

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and stearic acid (a saturated fatty acid), typically from plant oils. Produced through ethoxylation and esterification of sorbitol with stearic acid molecules.

D-Glucitol, ethoxylated, triester with octadecanoic acid (120 mol EO average molar ratio)

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes Impurities

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR