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Tween™ 20

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Ethoxylated sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Fully saturated liquid ester, recommended as an emulsifier for O/W systems and effective solubiliser for essential oils and perfumes in aqueous and aqueous/alcoholic systems. Also used as a mildness additive in detergent systems. RSPO MBAL grades available.

INCI name

Polysorbate 20

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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Liquid

Chemistry

  • Sorbitan derivatives

Functions

  • Counter irritants
  • Dispersing agents
  • Solubilisers
  • Emulsifiers
  • Surfactants / detergents

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Category

  • Skin care
  • Hair care
  • Sun care

Applications

  • Bath, shower & soaps
  • Antiperspirants & deodorants
  • Body care
  • Eye colour
  • Eye contour care
  • Face / neck skin care
  • Face colour
  • Facial cleansers
  • Hair colour
  • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
  • Lip colour
  • Shampoos
  • Shaving / hair removal
  • Styling
  • Sun protection

Consumer benefit

  • Sensitive skin

Certifications and standards

  • RSPO
  • Halal
  • Vegan suitable

Regional compliance

  • IECIC
  • JSQI

Ingredient origin

  • Plant derived
  • Petrochemical derived

Composition information

  • Preservative free
  • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

Biodegradability

  • Readily biodegradable

Formulations

Radiant Skin Facial Mask Serum

This light weight serum can be applied directly to the face and then covered with a non-woven sheet mask to increase the delivery of a natural complex of actives designed to increase cellular energy, fight the signs of fatigue and even skin tone. MEIRITAGE™ is inspired by Traditional Chinese...
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Pollution Defence Pressed Serum

This emulsion is a super concentrated serum that looks like a gel but feels like a rich cream. The special combination of Volarest™ FL, ViscOptima™ SE and gelling agents create the special jelly texture which glides smoothly onto the skin, transforming into a velvety texture, leaving your face...
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Instant Lifting Serum with Dynalift™ & Matrixyl™ 3000

This light and non-greasy formulation utilizes Dynalift™, which can form a film on the surface of the skin to provide an immediate and durable tightening effect. Matrixyl™ 3000 is also included to support the cutaneous repair process for long-term wrinkle smoothing effects. Renex™ G26 and Crovol™...
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Oil to Foam V2

Watch how this single phase facial cleanser transforms from oil to foam upon contact with water! Crodateric CAB30 is a mild amphoteric surfactant suitable for gentle cleansing. After rinsing, the skin feels smooth and moisturized. Versathix helps to build viscosity while Tween 20, glycerine and...
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Silk Veil Make-Up Setting Spray

Allow this silk veil to envelop your skin, helping to shield your make-up look from everyday wear and external aggressors. Crosilk™ Protein Complex enhances wear resistance whilst Crodamol™ STS helps achieve a non-tacky feel upon application. The inclusion of Phytessence™ Peach Flower helps to...
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Unisex Gradual Black Semi-Permanent Hair Colour Pomade

The Unisex Gradual Black Semi-Permanent Hair Colour Pomade is the ideal solution for a peroxide-free and graceful progression of hair colour with anti-frizz benefits. This black semi-permanent hair colour pomade can be used by men and women to achieve both hair colour boosting effects with Arlasilk™...
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Clear Hair Pomade with Mirustyle™ MFP

The Clear Hair Pomade with Mirustyle MFP PE is a multi-functional hair styling product that imparts frizz control and style hold. This pomade features our Mirustyle MFP PE which is a vegetable-derived, biodegradable biopolymer that significantly reduces frizz and static for easy styling. In addition...
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Stylishly Strawberry Mousse

Thanks to MiruStyle™ CP you can create perfect, long lasting curls with this fruity mousse. Adding strength to the hair is Keravis™ NSP ET, whilst Cutissential™18-MEA 40 nourishes from root to tip. The creamy, yet stable foam has been created using Crodateric™ CAS 50 to leave a non-tacky feel on the...
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Spray, Sealed, Delivered Setting Spray

Leave your makeup and skin care concerns behind with just a few spritzes of this makeup setting spray. BB-Biont™ works to combat skin blemishes by protecting the skin’s microbiome. It preserves microbiome biodiversity while stimulating the reconstruction of the skin to deliver smoother, healthier...
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Soothing Body Mist

With a natural origin content of at least 99% according to ISO16128, this cold process, vegan suitable* formulation includes ingredients from Croda Beauty, Actives, Botanicals and Iberchem. It is the perfect skin soothing solution for your whole body! Cytokalmine™ EC offers a soothing effect on the...
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Moisturising Rose Facial Mist

A facial mist that is rich in moisturising botanical actives, including Cytokalmine™ EC, a natural hyperactive concentrate intended for sensitive skin which shows strong antioxidant performance and protects the skin against oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Phytessence™ French Rose EC, a...
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Style & Condition Pomade

Pomades are trending in hair care market. Based on this demand, a transparent pomade was formulated with a combination of our very stable emulsifiers.
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