Sorbityl Laurate
What Sorbityl Laurate is & what it does
Sorbityl Laurate is an ester formed from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, and lauric acid, a fatty acid. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, and esters of this type can also help with emulsification and texture. It contributes a soft, smooth feel to the finished product.
What does Sorbityl Laurate do in skincare?
Sorbityl Laurate is an ester of sorbitol and lauric acid used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It helps soften the skin and contributes a smooth, pleasant feel, and esters like it can also assist with emulsification and texture in a formula.
Is Sorbityl Laurate comedogenic?
Sorbityl Laurate is a fatty ester, and ingredients in this family can vary in how they behave on acne-prone skin. There is no strong consensus rating it as highly pore-clogging, and the effect depends on the full formula and your individual skin. If you are breakout-prone, patch testing is a sensible step.
Is Sorbityl Laurate natural or synthetic?
Sorbityl Laurate is typically produced from sorbitol and lauric acid, which are commonly plant-derived, then combined through a manufacturing process. It is best described as a processed ingredient of largely plant origin rather than a directly extracted natural material.
Sunscreens with Sorbityl Laurate
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Supergoop! Sunnyscreen™ 100% Mineral Lotion
75/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Gel Lotion Spf 30
70/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Body Gel Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30
70/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen Gel-lotion SPF 30
70/100
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Earth Science Almond-Aloe Moisturizer Spf 15+
63/100
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ObeyYourBody DECO COLLECTION AGE-REVERSE MOISTURIZING SUNSCREEN CREAM SPF-15
61/100