Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
What is Potassium Sorbate?
A mild, food-grade preservative that protects against yeast and mould. Commonly paired with other preservatives. Low irritation risk.
In skincare terms, Potassium Sorbate is a preservative that helps keep a product safe and stable in the bottle.
What does it do?
Potassium Sorbate is primarily used for preservative.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Potassium Sorbate appears in moisturisers, serums, sets, spf and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Potassium Sorbate may appear as: potassium sorbate.
Related ingredients
This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.
