Sorbitol

Moisturizing

INCI: Sorbitol

In short · TL;DR

Category

Moisturizing

Effect

A polyol humectant that imparts a soft, moist feel

Concentration

Roughly 1–10% for moisturizing purposes (varies by product)

Effect

A polyol humectant that imparts a soft, moist feel

Mechanism

A sugar alcohol. It retains water through hydrogen bonding via its multiple hydroxyl groups and also suppresses drying and crystallization of the formulation

Typical concentration

Roughly 1–10% for moisturizing purposes (varies by product)

Onset

Moisturizing feel immediately after application

Cautions

Sticky at high concentrations. Unlike excessive oral intake, topical use is generally low-irritation

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5780

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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