OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Potassium Sorbate
Can cause mild skin or eye irritation and rare allergic contact dermatitis. It has low systemic toxicity and is not considered carcinogenic or endocrine-disrupting at cosmetic-use concentrations.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Approved
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Can cause mild skin or eye irritation and rare allergic contact dermatitis. It has low systemic toxicity and is not considered carcinogenic or endocrine-disrupting at cosmetic-use concentrations.
What it does
Prevents mold, yeast, and some bacterial growth.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.