Sorbeth-2 Hexaisostearate

AKA: Polysorbate Isostearate, Emollient Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sorbitol, a polyol sugar alcohol typically produced from glucose or corn syrup through hydrogenation. Synthesized through esterification of sorbitol with isostearic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
Sorbeth-2 Hexaisostearate is the hexaester of isostearic acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Sorbitol containing an average of 2 moles of ethylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR