The Basics On Sorbic Acid
What is Sorbic Acid?
Preservative derived from mountain ash berries or manufactured synthetically.
What are other names for Sorbic Acid?
(E,E)- 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, 1,3-PENTADIENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, (2E,4E)-, 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, (E,E)-, 2,4HEXADIENOIC ACID, (E,E), HEXA-2,4-DIENOIC ACID, and SORBIC ACID
What is Sorbic Acid used for?
Sorbic acid is weak acid preservative and is normally used in skincare in its derivative form, potassium sorbate. Potassium sorbate, not being a broad spectrum preservative for cosmetics and skincare use is often combined with potassium sorbate. Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are frequently combined in food additives and cosmetics employed for the prevention of spoilage originating from bacteria, molds or yeasts. Sorbic acid is considered to be a low-risk ingredient for skincare use and safe to use in skincare.
How Sorbic Acid is classified
Preservatives
Recommendations for using Sorbic Acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sorbic Acid During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sorbic Acid while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Sorbic Acid from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sorbic Acid
Lancer Skincare The Method: Body Nourish with Hylaplex and Glycolic Acid 10%; Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% Alpha Hydroxy Acid; Naturopathica Chlorophyll & Salicylic Acid Spot Treatment; The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%; Fresh Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner; The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Potassium Sorbate ‚Äì Toxicity. PubChem- Open Chemistry Database. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/sodium_benzoate#section=Identification. Published 2018. Accessed September 2018. 2. Sorbic acid. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706224/SORBIC_ACID/#.W7BuQ2gzZhE. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018. Related Articles: Glossary: Potassium sorbate
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