Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 1,575 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
The potassium salt of sorbic acid. A preservative, mainly against mold and yeast.
What it does
Contains Potassium Sorbate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37025, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as kalii sorbas.
Products that contain Potassium Sorbate
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cien
Cremedusche Sensitiv
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblüte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Mandelblütenduft
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Cremeseife Sensitive (mit Aloe Vera)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cremeseife Sensitive mit Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Crystal Gaze Glitter Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Defining Styling Soufflé
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dermalogica
Daily Glycolic Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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