Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Average

Cleansing Agent

No known benefits

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer at a glance

  • Surfactant with cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming properties
  • Can also be used to solubilize fragrance ingredients
  • May be sourced naturally (via corn, sugar or olive oil) or synthetically created
  • Used in shampoos, body washes, hair gels, after shaves, lotions, deodorants, etc.

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer description

Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer is a surfactant with cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming properties. It can be sourced naturally (via corn, sugar or olive oil) or synthetically created. According to the suppliers of this ingredient, it can also be used to solubilize fragrance ingredients in a formulation. Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer shows up in personal care products such as shampoo, body wash, hair gel, after shave, lotion, deodorant, etc. As a raw material, it comes in clear liquid form. A review of scientific literature did not return a substantial amount of data for sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer. That does not mean it’s bad. Since it’s a behind-the-scenes type of ingredient, there likely hasn’t been much need for dedicated studies on it. At the time of this writing, there are no known safety concerns for cosmetic use of sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer.

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer references

  • Colonial Chemical, Accessed March 2023, ePublication
  • Personal Care Products Council, Accessed March 2023, ePublication

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.