Sorbitol

INGREDIENT

Sorbitol

Humectant

Approved

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.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Humectant; Skin Conditioning
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 50-70-4
Category Humectant
Function Humectant; Skin Conditioning
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Humectant; Skin Conditioning

OUR STANDARD

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.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 4 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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