Emulsifier / surfactant
SORBETH-2 HEXALAURATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Sorbeth-2 hexalaurate is an ethoxylated sorbitol ester of lauric acid used as a mild emulsifier and skin conditioner. It helps blend oils and water in creams and lotions and is generally well tolerated.
Function
Skin benefits
- Acts as a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier
- Provides skin-conditioning and emollient effects
- Helps disperse oils into water-based formulations
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated structure can carry trace 1,4-dioxane impurities if not purified
- Limited publicly available safety dossier
- Not suitable for users avoiding PEG/ethoxylated ingredients
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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