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Sorbitan Olivate
I’m an emulsifier that helps oil and water play nice, so they don’t separate: I also help to moisturise skin.
Technical Term
Sorbitan Olivate
Ingredient Class
Sidekick Ingredients
I’m a sidekick: I help assist active ingredients by enriching different formulas to make them even more awesome.
I’m an emulsifier that stabilises formulas: I also help to moisturise skin.
How I'm made
I’m derived from Olive Oil.
How I work
As an emulsifier, I help to stabilise mixtures that contain oil and water (so they don’t separate). Those ‘mixtures’ include most creams and lotions: I make sure they stay smooth while they help keep your skin feeling awesome—I also have the added benefit of adding moisture to your skin