Description

Sorbitol

Sorbitol is a  humectant * also known as D-sorbitol, D-glucitol, Glucitol, Sorbol and Sorbitsugar. Sorbitol is alcohol derived from fruits, corn and seaweed, although most products currently use corn-derived Sorbitol. It is used primarily as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care products, although it is also a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent (thanks to its sweet flavor). As a humectant, Sorbitol prevents moisture loss by pulling water by osmosis from the air, hydrating skin; however, when used in extremely dry conditions, Sorbitol can instead whisk moisture out of the skin and leave it dry or damaged . Sorbitol is also frequently used in gel products, because of its ability to retain moisture in otherwise drying, transparent gels.

Also known as D-sorbitol, D-glucitol, Glucitol, Sorbol and Sorbit

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol derived from fruits, corn and seaweed, although most products currently use corn-derived Sorbitol. It is used primarily as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care products, although it is also a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent (thanks to its sweet flavor). As a humectant, Sorbitol prevents moisture loss by pulling water by osmosis from the air, hydrating skin; however, when used in extremely dry conditions, Sorbitol can instead whisk moisture out of the skin and leave it dry or damaged . Sorbitol is also frequently used in gel products, because of its ability to retain moisture in otherwise drying, transparent gels.

Sorbitol is used as an ingredient in soaps (especially glycerin soaps, because sorbitol is sometimes considered a less expensive alternative to glycerin), toothpastes, mouthwashes, aftershave lotions, baby shampoos and hair care products, according to CosmeticsInfo.org.

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