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Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20
The helper that lets fragrance and other oils dissolve into clear toners and mists — the lightest of the polysorbates.
What it does
It lets fragrance oils, vitamin E and other oily ingredients mix into clear, water-based toners, mists and light serums. Polysorbates 20, 60 and 80 differ in their fatty acid; 20 is the lightest.
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