Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 506 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, exfoliant and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A sugar alcohol. Holds water and adds a smooth, slightly sweet body to formulas.
What it does
Contains Sorbitol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sorbitol: plasticiser
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sorbitol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38191, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sorbitolum and d-glucitol.
Products that contain Sorbitol
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Plax bain de bouche - antibactérien menthe douce
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colgate
Plax Peppermint
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Plax soft mint
Lists fragrance
Crest
Plus Complete Extra Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
belif
Pore Cleaner Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser | Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Prevident
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
GSK
Pro-Émail Bain de bouche quotidien
Lists fragrance, parabens
Sensodyne
Pro-Émail Blancheur Menthe Douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Aliento Fresco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Fresh Breath
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Super Teeth
Probiotic mineral toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Auchan
Propreté intense Bicarbonate Fluor et Menthol
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Pepsodent
Protección Anti-Caries
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Pulpis Mix
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Pure Active Intensif 3 en 1 Anti-points noirs incrustés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive 3 en 1 carbón
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
PureActive exfocepillo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
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