Sorbitol
Ingredient information
- INCI name: SORBITOL
- CAS number : 50-70-4
- Functions:
• Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition.
• Humectant : Maintains water content of a cosmetic both in its packaging and on the skin.
• Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product.
• Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference).
Description of sorbitol
Sorbitol is a polyol naturally present in many fruits such as plums, apples and cherries. Industrially, it is obtained for example, by the hydrogenation of corn or glucose syrup, and comes in the form of a white and sweet crystalline powder.
It is quite frequently found as a humectant in moisturizing creams, it helps the creams to keep their fluid appearance after opening. In food, it is found as an additive under the name E420 or as a sweetener for diabetics.
INCI Beauty rating: Green
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