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Sorbic Acid

Functions
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Sorbic Acid
Overview Science Products

Overview

Sorbic acid is an organic acid that can naturally be found in the berries of the Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia), although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes.

It is used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, protecting a skincare product from spoiling. It is often combined with benzoic acid for better preservative effects or with urea to increase its solubility in water. It is usually used in concentrations of up to 1% in skincare products.

Science

1
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TOXICOLOGY Volume 7, Number 6, 1988.

Products with Sorbic Acid

Kantic+ Intensely Nourishing Cream
Alchimie Forever
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1.0
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Kantic+ Intensely Nourishing Cream
Longue Vie Cou Firming Vital Neck Care
Guinot
0.5
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5.1
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Longue Vie Cou Firming Vital Neck Care
All-trans-Retinol Eye Repair Cream
Replenix
2.6
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6.4
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All-trans-Retinol Eye Repair Cream
The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream
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4.2
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The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream
Exceptional Facial Peel
Yves Rocher
Exceptional Facial Peel
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