Polysorbate 80 by Velona - 4 Fl Oz | Solubilizer, Food & Cosmetic Grade | All Natural for Cooking, Skin Care and Bath Bombs, Sprays, Foam Maker | Use Today - Enjoy Results

I see some comments saying that it is not natural, POLYSORBATE 20, 40, 60 AND 80 POLYSORBATE 20, 40, 60 AND 80 Polysorbates are derived from ethoxylated sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) esterified with fatty acids and exist as oily liquids. These polysorbates belong to the class of emulsifiers used in pharmaceutical products and food preparations (salad dressings, ice creams, chocolates, bakery products and confectionery). They are used in cosmetics to solubilize essential oils in water-based products, pharmaceuticals, detergents, paints and plastic applications. These polysorbate surfactants consist mainly of esters of oleic, stearic or lauric fatty acids with cyclic ethers derived from sorbitol (sorbitans and sorbides) and further polymerized with approximately 20 oxirane molecules per polysorbate molecule. Polysorbate 20 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate) Polysorbate 40 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate) Polysorbate 60 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate) Polysorbate 80 (polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate) The number following the "polysorbates" part reflects the type of fatty acid connected to the polyoxyethylenesorbitan part of the molecule. Monolaurate is indicated with 20, monopalmitate with 40, monostearate with 60 and monooleate with 80. The number 20 following the "polyoxyethylene" part refers to the total number of oxyethylene groups - (CH2CH2O) - found in the molecule. Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 20 (commercially called Tween 20) is derived from sorbitol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, and forms a polysorbate-type nonionic surfactant by ethoxylation of sorbitan (derived from the dehydration of sorbitol) prior to the addition of lauric acid. Polysorbate 20 is relatively non-toxic and stable, so it can be used as an emulsifier and detergent in various household, scientific and pharmacological applications. Tween 20 works as a good wetting agent that is applied to foods in flavored oral drops, providing an extension sensation to other added flavor ingredients. In biochemical applications, polysorbate 20 is used as a washing agent in immunoassays, a solubilizing agent for membrane proteins, and lysis solutions for mammalian cells. While in the pharmaceutical sector, it works as an excipient helping to stabilize emulsions and suspensions. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that polysorbate 20 is safe for use in cosmetic formulations. Tween 80 (Polysorbate 80) is an amber/golden viscous water-soluble liquid. It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (derived from the dehydration of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol) and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats. Due to this structure, polysorbate 80 forms an approximate hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of 15. The final products are free of genetically modified organisms and of plant origin. Polysorbate 80 (or E433) is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used in foods as an emulsifier for salad dressings and chocolates, in cosmetics for skin preparation, facial cleansers and hair care products, and to disperse active ingredients in pharmaceutical products that benefit the pharmaceutical industry.

Nice stuff. Used in my bubble bars with no issue. Big bottle.

I have purchased this two times. I have used it to make cannabis-infused baked goods to create stable infusions, after making use out of my Decarboxylation Machine. This bottle was the perfect size to order. It has lasted awhile for room spray and adding essential oil to the tub. I think it is recommended to use Poly 20 for room spray but I purchased this with intent to get a bunch of bath bombs made, but didn't make that many, but many uses come from this when formulating with essential oils and water.

I love this brand. Would definitely buy this again.

Product was as I expected it to be. The delivery was on time. The only problem is that I have requested all deliveries be left at the back door. There are a few reasons why this is important. The package was left at the front door. The check-off pic states left at back door, but was left at front door.

I use this in a 10% ratio with oil to make a makeup removing oil cleanser that rinses off. Works very well

I used this for making shower bombs with essential oils. It worked well, the shower bombs set up well and held up. They did not dissolve until actually placed in the shower.

In 1982, Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw wrote "Life Extension". They are anti-aging experts. They advocated the use of polysorbate 80 for retention and potential regrowth of hair. Unlike minoxidil, it has no side effects. It eliminates DHT in the scalp, which is thought to be one of the reasons hair follicles die. I have only been using it for a month....but I have seen good signs. It takes 6 months of use to really tell. Just rub it in all over the affected area for a few minutes and leave on for at least a half hour. Then wash and dry as usual....easy. What have you got to lose? It's cheap and purported to work. Some scientist had published results that were good....with real subjects...long ago. The FDA doesn't like to push stuff that pharmaceutical giants can't make money from. So the results of this scientist were "never published". You do the math....