I am an ingredients reader. I see on a daily basis very nicely packaged products with NATURAL or ORGANIC big and bold for everyone to see. Well that is cute but, I turn the bottle around (lol). As I come across these unknown formulas I will look them up and decode. Here is the first or what I assume will be many!
Potassium Sorbate
What is it?
"Sorbic Acid is a white, free-flowing, crystalline powder. Potassium Sorbate, the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid, occurs as a white crystalline powder, white granules, or pellets. In cosmetics and personal care products, Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate are used primarily in the formulation of facial and eye makeup and skin care and hair products".
"It kills microorganisms, or prevent or retard their growth and reproduction, and thus protect cosmetics and personal care products from spoilage".
The positives...
- Control pH Balance
- Prevent Spoilage
- Hair Re-growth
The negatives...
"A skin toxicant, a preservative and fragrant ingredient that could be an allergen or immuntoxicant on a longer expose or to sensitive person".
*In short it extends the life of the product by acting as a preservative. Keep in mind it has the capacity cause an allergic reaction for prolonged usage for sensitive skin. It is also used for a lot of food as well. While doing the research many links lead to wine and beverages of that nature.
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