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Sorbitan Isostearate

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

Data confidence:High
Malassezia Trigger

Can feed malassezia yeast, potentially worsening malassezia-related skin conditions. Avoid if you are malassezia-sensitive.

Function

Emulsifier, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning Agent

EWG Safety Score

3/10Moderate concern

About this ingredient

Sorbitan Isostearate is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and isostearic acid. It functions primarily as an emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic formulations, helping to blend incompatible ingredients and improve product texture and stability.

Found in 7+ sunscreens