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Ingredient Facts
Peg-40 sorbitan perisostearate
AKA: PEG sorbitan perisostearate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
1,4-Anhydro-D-glucitol, ethoxylated, isooctadecanoates (1:4) (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
9005-64-5
Form
Liquid
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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
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed as a modern synthetic emulsifier combining sorbitan, polyethylene glycol, and isostearic acid esters. Formulated to provide enhanced emulsification and conditioning properties in cosmetic products.