INCI “Not great” in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetable , Synthetic
- Other languages : Polisorbato 20, Polissorbato 20, Polysorbate 20
- INCI name: POLYSORBATE 20
- Classification: Ethoxylated compound , Nonionic surfactant
TO KNOW
Polysorbate 20 or Tween 20 is a non-ionic surfactant and a sorbitol-derived emulsifier made from fruits and berries. It allows you to dilute essential oils or perfume in water-based cosmetic products such as lotions, creams, gels.
Polysorbate 20 is produced by ethoxylation. The number 20 indicates the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted per mole of sorbitol.
Polysorbate 20 is produced by ethoxylation. The number 20 indicates the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted per mole of sorbitol.
Its functions (INCI)
- Emulsifying agent: Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
- Surfactant: Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the uniform distribution of the product during use
This ingredient is present in 4.99% of cosmetics.
