Sorbitol

Sorbitol 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 5780
AKA: D-Sorbitol, 50-70-4, D-Glucitol, Glucitol, Glucarine, (-)-Sorbitol, Nivitin, D-(-)-Sorbitol, Diakarmon
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
OriginDerived from glucose, a simple sugar found in plant sources or produced synthetically. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of glucose, converting it into a six-carbon sugar alcohol.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants with diuretic, laxative and cathartic property. Unabsorbed sorbitol retains water in the large intestine through osmotic pressure thereby stimulating peristalsis of the intestine and exerting its diuretic, laxative and cathartic effect. In addition, sorbitol has one-third fewer calories and 60 % the sweetening activity of sucrose and is used as a sugar replacement in diabetes.
Solubility 2750000
Formula
C6H14O6
Mol. Weight
182.17
CAS #
50-70-4, 1259528-21-6
Form
Liquid
State
Sorbitol is an odorless colorless solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Draws water to skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed2 papers →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 781)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0005–20%
Rinse-off0.00007–70%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR