🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An ester of sorbitol and palmitic acid. It is slightly heavier than Sorbitan Laurate, used to create rich, highly protective barrier creams and night masks.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Improves the texture of thick creams and helps them absorb smoothly.
💡 Pro Tip
Often paired with Polysorbate 40.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It clogs pores instantly.
The Science
It is a functional ingredient used in small amounts and is generally non-comedogenic.