INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 10 products
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20 (CAS #9005-64-5) is a sorbitan monododecanoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivative. It is a common helper ingredient that enables water and oil to mix together in cosmetic formulations. It can also help increase the solubility of certain other ingredients within a formula.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
0/5Category
surfactant● Benefits
Polysorbate 20 primarily functions as an emulsifier and surfactant/cleansing agent, helping to stabilize water-and-oil mixtures. It can also improve the solubility of other formula ingredients.
emulsifying
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