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  Polysorbate 20 vs Polysorbate 80: Use for aqueous formulas with essential oils

  Posted by suswang8 on January 25, 2021 at 4:09 am

  Hi, all.

  I am interested in learning more about formulating with essential oils in water-based formulations (facial toners, etc.).
    
  From what I have seen online, both Poly 20 and Poly 80 are recommended as among the better ones to use to solubilize essential oils in water.  Does any know the nuances (pluses and minuses) of one vs the other?

  I am intrigued about why someone might need/want to use both in a single formula after seeing this ingredient list online:  “Water, tea tree oil, glycerin, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, carbomer, triethanolamine.”  Is it recommended that both are used for some reason?  
  
  Thank you.

  RDKOXYNERGY replied 3 years, 3 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  RDKOXYNERGY

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  January 26, 2021 at 12:17 pm

  I try to replace polysorbate-80 are not very stable over time the product becomes yellow after 6 months

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