Ingredient

polysorbate 80

Mid risk

FunctionSurfactant

What it is — Polysorbate 80 (INCI: Polysorbate 80) is a non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser used to help disperse oils and fragrances in water-based formulas.

What it does — It keeps oil and water phases blended and helps small amounts of oil or fragrance dissolve evenly, contributing to a stable, uniform product.

Typical use — It appears in toners, micellar waters, cleansers, creams and serums, usually as part of the base rather than as an active.

Who it suits / good to know — Non-active and generally inert on skin. As an ethoxylated ingredient, it belongs to a class where trace 1,4-dioxane can be a manufacturing consideration; reputable suppliers control for this.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: an ethoxylated surfactant with a potential trace 1,4-dioxane consideration. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - ethoxylated surfactant (potential trace 1,4-dioxane concern).
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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