Is Sorbitan Oleate comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
3/5 · Moderate risk
Sorbitan Oleate is moderately comedogenic (rated 3/5). It can clog pores for some people, particularly when it appears high on the ingredient list.
Rated 3.
Also listed as
Sorbitan Oleate
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Frequently asked questions
›Is Sorbitan Oleate comedogenic?
Sorbitan Oleate is moderately comedogenic (rated 3/5). It can clog pores for some people, particularly when it appears high on the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Sorbitan Oleate?
3 out of 5 (moderate risk). Rated 3.
›Other names for Sorbitan Oleate on ingredient labels
It is usually listed under its own name.