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Polysorbate 20

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

An ingredient made in a lab from sorbitol, lauric acid and ethylene oxide.

Helps oils mix evenly into water and helps wash away oil and dirt.

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What it does in a formula

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing
Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying