Sorbitol
Approved
Humectant
Also Known As
D-Glucitol; Sorbit
CAS Number
50-70-4
What It Does
Humectant; Skin Conditioning
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used to attract and retain moisture. Cosmetic safety assessments support its use at current concentrations, with irritation generally unlikely in properly formulated topical products.
Evidence Level
Strong