- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Emulsifier
- INCI name
- Sorbitan Oleate
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Sorbitan Oleate scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Sorbitan Oleate
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sorbitan Oleate comedogenic?
Sorbitan Oleate has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. An oleic-acid ester emulsifier that is a potential fungal-acne trigger.
Is Sorbitan Oleate safe for fungal acne?
No. Sorbitan Oleate can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Sorbitan Oleate cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.