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
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Tula bright start
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Kora Organics
Turmeric Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra doux enfant 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
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