Comments on: Use of Polysorbate 20

By: admin

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:18:00 +0000

Vodka *is* ethyl alchohol with water added. It is about 60% water and will not dissolve large amounts of fragrance. Ethyl alcohol is perfectly clear — your solutions of ethanol and fragrance should not be cloudy at all.

By: Pierre

Pierre — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:05:50 +0000

in a body spray, can Vodka be used to replace the ethyl alcohol to achieve some clarity for my body sprays?

By: Paula

Paula — Sun, 23 May 2010 21:14:20 +0000

I am looking into starting my own private skincare line and am looking for help about to ingredients that seem to be popping up in many products. Any help would be most helpful, Thank you for your time,
Which is worse for your skin – topical that is Phenoxyethanol or Polysorbate 20 I know each of them have their own issues and are not the best for your skin but I need to know which would be less of the two evils.. I am looking at toners that stay on the skin and want to make sure I choose the one that could have the less toxic effect if left on the skin all day. Thank you again

By: admin

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:57:41 +0000

Thanks for your comment. Yes, a lot of people think the same thing about essential oils — just because they’re “natural,” they’ll cause less reactions. But this is not the case!

By: Dr.Jones

Dr.Jones — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:50:10 +0000

Poly 20 is very safe and it is derived from lauric acid, which is found in fruits and veggies.It has to be greatly refined.It can irritate some who are extra sensitve,but this amounts to very few people. Aloe vera has caused many allergic reactions and is ‘natural.’Just about everything natural can cause a reaction of some kind.This Dreamous(dreamus sp?)co.does not use 20 and they are all natural,etc.

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By: admin

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:30:51 +0000

It won’t clear up reliably. People *can* get clear solutions using Poly20 and heat, but they end up being really thick and the feel isn’t good. I much prefer alcohol — it’s refreshing. Poly20 comes from coconut, but it is highly refined. I don’t have a problem with the chemical nature, but when people list it as a plant-derived surfactant, I dunno…

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:38:38 +0000

Thorough, useful information.
Apparently if your spray is cloudy, suppliers recommend using more Polysorbate 20 and it will eventually become clear.
I agree, it’s not natural and I’m starting to wonder if I want it on my skin.

By: Siobhan Kelly

Siobhan Kelly — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:53:04 +0000

Your blog is great thank you so much… I have been looking for information like this for a week!

By: Alcohol delivery

Alcohol delivery — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:40:29 +0000

Hi,
I really liked your blog!
Regards,
Jane