Sorbitan Olivate
Also known as: Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Mixture of fatty acids from olive oil and dehydrated sugar sorbitol | Functions as an emulsifier and mild cleansing agent
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What Is Sorbitan Olivate?
Sorbitan olivate is a mixture of the fatty acids from olive oil plus a dehydrated sugar known as sorbitol. Sorbitan olivate may be synthetic or plant-derived. It functions as an emulsifier and mild cleansing agent. It’s considered safe for use on skin.
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Published Research
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International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 60S-80S [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1091581819871877]
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