SkinAtlas
Ingredient library / Sorbitan Laurate
Surfactant ingredient

Sorbitan Laurate

A nonionic sorbitan ester of lauric acid (Span 20) with a low HLB value, used as an emulsifier to form and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic creams and lotions.

Also known as: span 20, sorbitan monolaurate

emulsifyingsurfactant

Benefits

  • ✓Nonionic emulsifier with low HLB for water-in-oil emulsions
  • ✓Good skin tolerance

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategorySurfactant
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 5 products
View all products →

Products with Sorbitan Laurate

Extreme Cream AmpouleAmpoule
Real Barrier
Extreme Cream Ampoule
Extreme Cream MaskMask
Real Barrier
Extreme Cream Mask
Black Sugar Mask Wash OffExfoliator
Skinfood
Black Sugar Mask Wash Off
Superfood Antioxidant CleanserCleanser
Youth To The People
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED SerumSerum
No7
Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum