Sorbitan Stearate at a Glance
- Primarily used as an emulsifier to enhance the texture of skin care and makeup products
- Helps thicken and stabilize the formulation
- May also act as a dispersing agent.
- Light cream to tan in color and can take the form of beads, flakes or a hard waxy solid
- Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel (most recently in 2019)