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Ingredient Facts
Sorbeth-6 tetraoleate
AKA: Polysorbate 6 Tetraoleate
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 0.7%
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century as part of the polysorbate family. Designed to stabilize oil-and-water mixtures in cosmetics using sorbitol and oleic acid esters.