Potassium Sorbate

INCI: POTASSIUM SORBATE

Obtaining:  Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (salt of sorbic acid) are naturally occurring organic acids, which are used as preservatives in organic cosmetics. First it was derived from rowan fruits (Sorbus in Latin, therefore, sorbic acid).

Utilization:  Kills microorganisms, prevents or slows their growth and reproduction, protecting cosmetics and personal care products against deterioration.