"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: POLYSORBATE 21
- Classification: Ethoxylated compound, Nonionic surfactant
Namely
Polysorbate 21 is used as a nonionic surfactant in cosmetics. It mainly helps in the formation of emulsion in the products.
Its functions (INCI)
- Emulsifying : 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 even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 0.03% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
