Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, fragrance agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 816 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SORBITOL |
| Function | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 50-70-4/ 1259528-21-6 (generic) |
| EC number | 200-061-5 |
| Prevalence | 2,204 products (2.37% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 816 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 33,100 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 19%General Moisturizers 10%Serums 7.9%Toners 5.3%Body Washes 3.5%Shampoos 3.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Sorbitol do in skincare?
- Sorbitol functions as a humectant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Sorbitol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (19% of its uses).
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