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INCI name

SORBIC ACID

Sorbic acid

FragrancePreservativereviewed

A preservative active mainly against moulds and yeasts.

What it is

Sorbic acid is an organic acid allowed as a preservative in the EU (Annex V) with a maximum concentration. It works best at low pH and is often used together with its salt potassium sorbate.

Where it is used

Found in creams, toners, cleansers and natural-positioned cosmetics.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Preservative
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex V, entry 4Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid and its salts
Maximum concentration
0.6% (acid)
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

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