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Functional / Support

Sorbitan Laurate

Often labeled as: Mild Emulsifier

The lightweight water-in-oil binder.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An ester of sorbitol (sugar) and lauric acid. It is a very mild emulsifier used to create lightweight lotions and highly effective, rinse-off cleansing oils.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Keeps formulas stable and allows cleansing oils to turn milky with water.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Highly biocompatible and safe for sensitive skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Lauric acid guarantees acne breakouts.

The Science

The esterification process removes the primary comedogenic nature of the raw acid.