Polysorbate 85

Polysorbate 85 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 49 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYSORBATE 85
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9005-70-3
Prevalence49 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches90

Used in

Makeup Removers 53.1%General Moisturizers 8.2%Body Treatments 6.1%Body Lotions 4.1%Body Washes 4.1%Day Moisturizers 4.1%

Frequently asked

What does Polysorbate 85 do in skincare?
Polysorbate 85 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polysorbate 85?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (53.1% of its uses).

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