Low Concern

Polysorbate

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a contamination concern (1,4-dioxane) concern

What it is

Emulsifiers derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. The ethoxylation process used to make them may leave 1,4-dioxane residues.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

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