Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a light yellow, water-loving liquid derived from sorbitol ethoxylated with approximately 30 moles of ethylene oxide and esterified with four oleic acid chains. Its INCI chemical name is poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sorbitol-ω-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio). It functions as a self-emulsifying surfactant, enabling oil-based formulas to mix with water. It is commonly used in oil cleansers to allow oils to interact with water for easy rinsability.
Primarily acts as a self-emulsifying surfactant that facilitates the rinsability of oil cleansers by allowing oils to interact with water. Its hydrophilic nature makes it well-suited for oil-to-milk cleansing formulations. No additional skin-benefit claims are supported by the source.
