Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, preservative agent. It appears in about 5% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 112 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POTASSIUM SORBATE |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 24634-61-5 / 590-00-1 |
| EC number | 246-376-1 / - |
| Prevalence | 4,866 products (5.24% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 112 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 22,200 |
Used in
Serums 12.7%Face Cleansers 10.6%Shampoos 7.5%Toners 7.3%Body Washes 5.9%General Moisturizers 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Sorbate do in skincare?
- Potassium Sorbate functions as a fragrance, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Potassium Sorbate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (12.7% of its uses).
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