Potassium Sorbate
What-it-does:
preservative
Details
It's one of those things that help your cosmetics not to go wrong too soon, aka a preservative. It’s not a strong one and doesn’t really work against bacteria, but more against mold and yeast. To do that it has to break down to its active form, sorbic acid. For that to happen, there has to be water in the product and the right pH value (pH 3-4).
But even if everything is right, it’s not enough on its own. If you see potassium sorbate you should see some other preservative next to it too.
BTW, it’s also a food preservative and even has an E number, E202.
Something incorrect or missing?Products with Potassium Sorbate
Amara Beauty Aloe Vera Gel
MV Organic Skincare Rose Hydrating Mist
Acne.org Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)
Dr organics Aloe Vera Gel
Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Makeup Setting Mist
Apot.Care Ceramides Pure Serum
Botani Rescue Acne Cream
Drunk Elephant Bamboo Booster
Mecca Cosmetica Self Tan Drops
Oilatum Cream
Skin Therapy Eternal Jellyfish Complex Rejuvenating Gel Exfoliator
Spring Valley Hyaluronic Acid Serum
A'KIN Soft & Fragrance Free Micellar Water
Apot.Care Hyaluronic Pure Serum
Aunt Jackie's Don'T Shrink Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel
Dr. Barbara Stürm Hyaluronic Serum
KIKO Milano Prime & Fix Refreshing Mist
Milani Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner
Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Liquid Glow 6% Cleansing Lotion
OSEA Hyaluronic Sea Serum
Pacifica Rose Flower Hydro Mist
Reviva Labs Glycoic Acid Toner
Revolution Skincare Conditioning Serum - Egf Serum
Revolution Skincare Copper Peptide Serum
Revolution Skincare Multi Targeting & Firming Serum - Multi Peptide Serum
Revolution Skincare Wrinkle & Fine Line Reducing Serum - 10% Matrixyl
Spring Valley Collagen Serum
Atoclassic Real Tonic Calming Smart Lotion
Chantecaille Anti-Pollution Finishing Essence
Elemis Superfood Aha Glow Booster
Faith in Nature Rosemary Shampoo
Free and Clear Conditioner
Josie Maran Argan Oil Nirvana Treatment Mist
Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Toner
Nécessaire The Sex Gel (Fragrance-Free)
Organic Shop Body Scrub - Organic Mango & Sugar
Revolution Skin Firming Solution (Stabilised Active Collagen)
Revolution Skincare Plumping & Hydrating Solution - 2% Hyaluronic Acid
Revuele Keratin+ Restoration, Shine And Gloss Hair Conditioning Balsam
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Intense Hydrating Booster
Alaffia Skin Recovery Facial Toner (Neem & Shea)
Balea Teint Perfektion Glow Toner
Burt's Bees Micellar Water
Clinique for Men Bronzer
Doctor Babor Thermal Spray
Dr. Barbara Stürm Cleanser
Fourth Ray The Lightweight Hydrator
Glossier Rosewater Spray
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner