Polysorbate 80
Our database includes 1,520 products that contain Polysorbate 80.
Explained
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
You should know
Concerns
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Alternative names
Tween 80
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.9%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Polysorbate 80
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
36902
INCI Name
POLYSORBATE 80
INN Name
polysorbate 80
Ph. Eur. Name
polysorbatum 80
All Functions
Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant
