Sorbitol – Premium Humectant & Moisturizing Ingredient for Skincare, Haircare, Cosmetics and Personal Care Formulations

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol known for its moisture-binding properties and versatility in different formulation systems. In skincare and personal care products, it functions primarily as a humectant, helping attract water and maintain moisture within the formulation and on the skin’s surface.

Its moisturizing properties make Sorbitol a useful ingredient in creams, lotions, hydrating gels, facial cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, and other cosmetic products. Depending on the formulation, it can also contribute to a smooth texture, improve the sensory feel of a product, and help maintain moisture during use.

Sorbitol is available in different forms, including liquid solutions and crystalline powder. The appropriate form depends on the intended application and supplier specifications. It can also be used in selected pharmaceutical, oral care, and other industrial applications when the supplied grade is suitable for the intended purpose.

Key Features

• Humectant that helps attract and retain moisture
• Supports skin hydration and a smooth skin feel
• Helps maintain moisture in cosmetic formulations
• Can contribute to a smooth product texture
• Suitable for a wide range of skincare and haircare products
• Available in liquid and powder forms, depending on grade
• Versatile ingredient for personal care and selected industrial applications
• Suitable for use in professionally developed formulations

Benefits of Sorbitol

Moisture Retention: Helps attract and retain water in suitable formulations.

Skin Conditioning: Supports a soft, smooth, and comfortable skin feel.

Formulation Support: Can contribute to the texture and moisture profile of creams, lotions, and gels.

Haircare Applications: Can be used in selected haircare products to support formulation moisture and conditioning properties.

Versatile Use: Suitable for various cosmetic applications, subject to grade, compatibility, and formulation requirements.

Applications

• Moisturizing creams and lotions
• Facial moisturizers and hydrating gels
• Facial cleansers and face washes
• Shampoos and conditioners
• Hair masks and other haircare products
• Body washes and liquid soaps
• Toothpaste and oral care formulations, where suitable
• Selected pharmaceutical formulations
• Other approved industrial and formulation applications

Product Specifications

Product Name: Sorbitol

Chemical Name: D-Glucitol

INCI Name: Sorbitol

CAS Number: 50-70-4

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄O₆

Molecular Weight: 182.17 g/mol

Function: Humectant, moisturizing agent, formulation ingredient

Appearance: White crystalline powder or clear, colourless liquid, depending on the supplied form

Solubility: Soluble in water

Grade: Cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or industrial grade, as available from the supplier

Purity / Concentration: As specified in the supplier’s technical documentation

Packaging: As available from the supplier

Storage: Store in a tightly closed container under the supplier’s recommended conditions.

Directions for Use

• Select the appropriate Sorbitol grade and physical form for the intended formulation.
• Add it at a suitable level according to the supplier’s technical data sheet.
• For water-based formulations, incorporate it using the recommended mixing procedure.
• Check compatibility with other ingredients and the target formulation properties.
• Conduct stability and compatibility testing before commercial production.
• Follow the supplier’s guidance for processing, recommended concentration, and storage.

Safety and Storage

• Handle the raw material according to its Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Avoid unnecessary contact with eyes and follow suitable workplace hygiene practices.
• Use appropriate protective equipment when handling bulk quantities.
• Keep the container clean and tightly closed.
• Protect the product from contamination and follow the supplier’s recommended storage conditions.
• Use only the grade approved for the intended application.

Why Choose Sorbitol?

Sorbitol is a versatile ingredient for formulators looking to develop moisture-focused skincare, haircare, and personal care products. Its humectant properties and availability in different forms make it suitable for a wide range of formulation requirements.

Whether used in creams, lotions, cleansers, gels, or selected haircare products, Sorbitol can contribute to the moisture profile and overall feel of a properly formulated product.