Preservative ingredient
Sorbic Acid
A straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acid used as a cosmetic preservative at up to 1% concentration to prevent microbial contamination and extend product shelf life.
Also known as: 2,4-hexadienoic acid, hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
preservative
Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum preservative effective against mold, yeast, and bacteria
- ✓Well-studied safety profile; CIR Expert Panel assessed as safe up to 1% in cosmetics
Watch for
- ⚠Rare non-immunological contact urticaria and pseudo-allergic reactions reported in humans
- ⚠EWG score of 3 out of 10 (moderate concern)
