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Cleanser / Surfactant

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Often labeled as: Cleansing Oil Emulsifier

The magic ingredient that makes oil rinse off with water.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly effective, non-ionic emulsifier specifically designed for oil-based cleansers. It binds to the oil and dirt on your face and instantly turns milky when water is added, rinsing away completely.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Allows heavy cleansing oils to rinse cleanly off the face without leaving a greasy residue.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The secret to the "double cleanse" method.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It clogs pores because it is in an oil cleanser.

The Science

It is the exact ingredient that PREVENTS the oil from clogging your pores by making it water-soluble.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate