Polysorbate 80

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

Made in a lab from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, and oleic acid, a fatty acid, then reacted so that it mixes with water.

An emulsifier that helps oils and water mix evenly.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

Makes alcohol undrinkableOfficial EU function: Denaturant