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Potassium Sorbate
Public databasePOTASSIUM SORBATE
Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Like benzoate it works by returning to the free acid in the formula, so its activity depends on pH staying below about 6.5. Potassium Sorbate appears in 11 products, most often around number 26 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- POTASSIUM SORBATE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Potassium Sorbate appears on 11 product ingredient lists, most often around number 26; its highest position is number 13 of 15.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin | Neutrogena | 13 of 15 |
| Eye Repair Cream | CeraVe | 16 of 41 |
| Alpha Arbutin Serum 2% | Naturium | 19 of 20 |
| AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | The Ordinary | 20 of 24 |
| Tranexamic Topical Acid 5% | Naturium | 21 of 22 |
| Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum | Cetaphil | 26 of 35 |
| CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer | Paula's Choice | 31 of 31 |
| Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex | Estée Lauder | 39 of 43 |
| Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | The Ordinary | 39 of 42 |
| Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Creme | Estée Lauder | 52 of 55 |
| Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Soft Creme | Estée Lauder | 54 of 57 |
Common questions
- What does Potassium Sorbate do in skincare?
- Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Like benzoate it works by returning to the free acid in the formula, so its activity depends on pH staying below about 6.5.
- Where does Potassium Sorbate sit in these formulas?
- Potassium Sorbate appears in 11 products; highest on the list is number 13 of 15, in Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin.
- Which products contain Potassium Sorbate?
- Products that contain Potassium Sorbate: Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, Eye Repair Cream, Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%, Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum. Plus 5 more.