D-Glucitol, ethoxylated, pentaisooctadecanoate (40 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 0.7%
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century as part of the polysorbate family. Designed to create stable emulsions in cosmetic formulations by combining sorbitol with synthetic fatty acid esters.