A diester of sorbitan and stearic acid, listed as an emollient.
What it is
Sorbitan distearate is the diester of sorbitan, obtained by removing water from sorbitol, and stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.