OriginDerived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and stearic acid, typically sourced from vegetable oils. Produced through esterification of sorbitol with stearic acid under controlled heat and catalytic conditions.
Sorbitan, octadecanoate (2:3)
Formula
C54H108O19
Mol. Weight
1061.40
CAS #
51938-44-4
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Improves Elasticity
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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