- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Emulsifier
- INCI name
- Polysorbate 60
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Polysorbate 60 scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Polysorbate 60
- CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF50+
- The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polysorbate 60 comedogenic?
Polysorbate 60 has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. An emulsifier that is a potential fungal-acne trigger.
Is Polysorbate 60 safe for fungal acne?
No. Polysorbate 60 can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Polysorbate 60 cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.