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
sensodyne proenamel intensive enamel repair
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne pronamel
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
sensodyne pronamel new formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Rapid Relief
Lists coconut derivatives
Haleon norway as
Sensodyne Tannkrem Clean&Fresh 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
Sensodyne Tannkrem Karies Kontroll 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Sensodyne
sensodyne Zahnpasta sanftweiß
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aésop
Sérum anti-oxydant à la graine de persil pour les yeux
Lists fragrance allergens
Seinz.
shampoo anti-schuppen (minze 3-fach-komplex)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Shampooing solide Ultra Doux, hydratant, Délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base
Lists coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture Bar Soap
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Signal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Protection Caries Fraîcheur Naturelle 12x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur & Blancheur Crystal Gel 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraicheur & Blancheur Crystal Gel Lot 3X75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraicheur & Blancheur Crystal Gel lot de 8 X75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur Aquamenthe 3x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraicheur Aquamenthe Lot 3X75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Fraîcheur Blancheur Crystal Gel lot 2 x75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Soin Gencives 12x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
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