An emulsifier made from sorbitan and lauric acid.
What it is
Sorbitan laurate is an ester of lauric acid and sorbitan (a dehydrated form of sorbitol). CosIng lists it as an emulsifier.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, cleansers, baby care and make-up removers.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal the origin of the lauric acid.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (55)
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil Intense Moisture Mask · The Body Shop
- Hyaluronic Intensive Serum · ArtDeco
- Serum Nawilżające – Medic Hydration Essence · Pierre René
- Serum z witaminą C do twarzy – Medic Vitamin C Serum · Pierre René
- Róż i pomadka w płynie · Eveline Cosmetics
- Baza pod cienie do powiek · Eveline Cosmetics
- Ambre Vanille Honey Bath · Laura Mercier
- Almond Coconut Honey Bath · Laura Mercier
- Olejek antycellulitowy do ciała 3% Pro-Slim Amino Complex 50 ml · Orientana
- Nawilżający Krem z olejem konopnym do każdego rodzaju cery · Farmona
- Ochronny krem modelujący do twarzy SPF 50 do cery dojrzałej, pozbawionej elastyczności, z oznakami starzenia · Farmona
- revital krem pod oczy ujędrniający, 10 ml · Tołpa