Sorbitol
- Function
- Humectant
- Status
- Not restricted under the EU or UK annexes
- In brief
- Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in some fruits, and can also be made industrially. In cosmetics it acts as a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture into the skin's surface layer and helps prevent products from drying out.
- Appears in
- 6 catalogue products
Regulatory fields from the EU and UK registers. See the full record →