Polysorbate-80 (Tween 80)
Purenso Select Polysorbate-80 / Tween 80 is a high-performance cosmetic ingredient used by formulators to improve the solubility, dispersion, and stability of oil-based ingredients in water-based systems. It is especially useful when working with fragrance oils, essential oils, carrier oils, oil-soluble actives, and botanical oil blends.
Polysorbate-80 is a popular choice for formulators because it is non-ionic, making it compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients including surfactants, humectants, preservatives, extracts, and emulsifiers. It helps reduce oil separation and supports even distribution of fragrance or oil components in finished products.
This ingredient is highly suitable for creators making skincare, haircare, bath care, body care, cleansing products, and DIY cosmetic formulations.
Why People Use This Product: To solubilize heavier oils (such as fixed, vegetable and base oils) into water based products. Final product is cloudy.
Solubility: Dispersible/soluble in water and alcohol-water systems
Ionic Nature: Non-ionic
Key Benefits:
- Helps solubilize oils into water-based formulations
- Useful for dispersing fragrance oils and essential oils
- Supports smooth and uniform product appearance
- Helps reduce oil separation in cosmetic products
- Non-ionic and broadly compatible with many ingredients
- Suitable for skincare, haircare, bath, and cleansing formulations
- Ideal for lotions, creams, washes, sprays, and bath products
- Useful in both beginner DIY and professional cosmetic formulations
Use: Polysorbate-80 can be used in:
- Body washes
- Shower gels
- Shampoos
- Liquid soaps
- Face cleansers
- Micellar waters
- Room and body sprays
- Bath oils
- Bath bombs
- Creams and lotions
- Hair mists
- Fragrance water blends
- Oil-in-water cosmetic emulsions
- DIY skincare and haircare products
Application: Polysorbate-80 is generally added to the formulation phase where oil-soluble ingredients need to be dispersed or solubilized.
For fragrance oils or essential oils, premix Polysorbate-80 with the oil phase first, then slowly add it into the water phase while mixing properly.
Recommended starting ratios:
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For light fragrance solubilization: 1:1 to 2:1
Example: 1 g fragrance oil + 1–2 g Polysorbate-80 -
For stronger fragrance or essential oil loading: 3:1 to 5:1
Example: 1 g essential oil + 3–5 g Polysorbate-80
The exact ratio depends on the type of oil, fragrance composition, clarity requirement, and final product format.
Suggested Usage Rate
- Leave-on products: 0.5% – 5%
- Rinse-off products: 1% – 10%
- Bath oils and dispersible oil blends: 2% – 15%
- Fragrance or essential oil solubilization: ratio-based, commonly 1:1 to 5:1 depending on clarity and stability needs
Always run a small trial batch before scaling production.
INCI Name: Polysorbate 80
Phthalates: Product is Phthalate Free
Interesting Facts: Allows oil to bind with water. Depending on your formula, your end product may be cloudy.
Formulation Tips
- For better clarity, premix Polysorbate-80 with fragrance oil or essential oil before adding water.
- Add slowly while mixing to avoid cloudiness or separation.
- If the product becomes cloudy, increase the Polysorbate-80 ratio gradually.
- For transparent sprays, clarity should be checked after 24–48 hours.
- Perform stability testing before final product launch.
- For fragrance-heavy formulas, check odour, colour, clarity, and separation over time.
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
All product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product color, texture, or packaging may vary from batch to batch.
Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
Please note:
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