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Humectant

SORBITOL

CAS 50-70-4/ 1259528-21-6 (generic)
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A sugar alcohol — a sweet, sticky humectant that pulls water into skin much like glycerin. Edible food-grade ingredient with an outstanding cosmetic safety record.

Function

HUMECTANTFRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Hydration
  • Skin softening
  • Barrier support

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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