Data: Fair
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Other Concerns
SYNONYMS
This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is a mixture of mono and diesters of Isostearic Acid (q.v.) andhexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
concealer | 239 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 24 products |
brow liner | 55 products |
eye shadow | 49 products |
eye liner | 4 products |
blush | 27 products |
lipstick | 76 products |
foundation | 165 products |
Novelty Makeup | 1 products |
facial cleanser | 2 products |
makeup remover | 2 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 3 products |
daily use with SPF | 37 products |
BB cream | 16 products |
lip balm | 15 products |
CC cream | 12 products |
toners/astringents | 1 products |
lip gloss | 1 products |
serums & essences | 2 products |
makeup primer | 3 products |
Lip Stain | 6 products |
lip liner | 1 products |
facial powder | 8 products |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Understanding scores
Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.
Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.
HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES
Hazard score
The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.
Data availability
The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.