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 23, 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
Rituals
Foaming Shower Gel (Tulip & Japanese Yuzu)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lawless
Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Seventh Generation
Free & Clean Soap
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Free Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea Men
Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Beiersdorf AG
Fresh Active Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
fresh mint mouth wash
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Fresh Natural 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser For All Skin Types
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Original Source
fresh water mint and guarana
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Shield Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
FRUCTIS - Banana Hair Food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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