Sorbic Acid
Keeps the formula fresh.
What it is
An organic acid first found in the berries of the rowan tree and now usually made in a lab.
A preservative that helps keep the product free from microbial growth.
What it does in a formula
Keeps the formula freshOfficial EU function: Preservative
Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance
What official sources say
Restricted in certain uses · Cosmetics, EU
Allowed as a preservative in EU cosmetics up to 0.6% (Annex V).
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V: list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products (CosIng), retrieved 2026-10-09