{"id":3212,"date":"2026-02-11T12:56:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumessentials.skin\/?page_id=3212"},"modified":"2026-02-12T21:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:37:10","slug":"potassium-sorbate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lumessentials.skin\/it\/ingredients\/potassium-sorbate\/","title":{"rendered":"Potassium Sorbate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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INCI:<\/strong> POTASSIUM SORBATE
Type:<\/strong> Preservative, antimicrobial agent
Origin:<\/strong> The potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occurring compound first isolated from mountain ash berries (Sorbus aucuparia<\/em>). Cosmetic-grade potassium sorbate is produced synthetically to ensure purity and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What it does:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Potassium Sorbate is a mild, well-established preservative widely used in food, personal care, and cosmetic products. Primary functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Antimicrobial protection:<\/strong> Exhibits strong efficacy against molds and yeasts, with supplementary activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria. It works by inhibiting key enzymatic functions within microbial cells, preventing their growth and reproduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Formula safety:<\/strong> Protects water-containing formulations from spoilage during manufacturing, storage, and the product’s entire usage period, ensuring safety and stability from first use to last.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why we use it:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We pair Potassium Sorbate with Sodium Benzoate<\/a> as our complete preservative system. This synergistic combination allows us to ensure the microbiological integrity of our water-containing products with confidence, using ingredients that are mild, well-understood, and aligned with our commitment to clean, responsible formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Exceptionally well-tolerated, with a very low irritation and sensitization profile. It is globally approved for cosmetic use and has an excellent long-term safety record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Readily biodegradable and environmentally compatible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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