Cleanser / Surfactant

Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate

Often labeled as: Cleansing Oil Emulsifier
"The magic ingredient in double-cleansing oils."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 0 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly advanced, non-ionic emulsifier. It is specifically designed to bind to heavy oils and makeup, and then instantly turn milky and rinse away completely when water is added.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Allows heavy cleansing oils to rinse cleanly off the skin without leaving a clogged, greasy residue.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The absolute backbone of K-Beauty cleansing oils.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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