POLYSORBATE 20 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLYSORBATE 20
Safety grade: A
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle cleaning agent derived from natural plant oils that helps mix oil and water together. It's commonly used in many everyday personal care products to keep ingredients from separating.
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to blend oil-based and water-based ingredients together in cosmetic formulas, while also helping to gently cleanse the skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A