Sorbitol
- Humectant: Sorbitol acts as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture in the skin to keep it hydrated and supple.
- Emollient: It functions as an emollient, helping to soften and smooth the skin, enhancing the texture of cosmetic products.
- Stabilizer: Sorbitol stabilizes formulations by preventing crystallization and improving the texture and consistency of products.
- Skin Conditioning: It conditions the skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth, and is often used in lotions, creams, and other moisturizing products.
Type of Material : Liquid
Product Colour: Transparent
Country of Origin: India
Shelf Life: 2 years
Common use: Sorbitol is commonly used in cosmetics as a humectant, emollient, and stabilizer to keep the skin hydrated, smooth, and improve product consistency.
DESCRIPTION OF SORBITOL
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol derived from fruits and plants, commonly used in cosmetics for its hydrating, smoothing, and stabilizing properties. It acts as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture in the skin, and as an emollient, providing a soft and smooth texture to cosmetic formulations. Additionally, sorbitol helps to stabilize products by preventing crystallization and enhancing overall consistency.
USES OF SORBITOL
- Humectant: Sorbitol attracts and retains moisture in the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and preventing dryness in products like lotions and creams.
- Emollient: It provides a smooth, soft feel to the skin, making it an effective emollient in various cosmetic formulations, enhancing skin texture.
- Stabilizer: Sorbitol helps stabilize cosmetic products by preventing crystallization, ensuring that formulations maintain a consistent and desirable texture.
- Viscosity Modifier: It is used to adjust the viscosity of cosmetic products, ensuring they have the right consistency for easy application and use.
- Skin Conditioning: Sorbitol conditions the skin, improving its feel and appearance, and is often included in moisturizing products to enhance their effectiveness.
- Hydration: Sorbitol acts as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture in the skin, helping to keep it well-hydrated and preventing dryness.
- Skin Softening: It functions as an emollient, providing a smooth and soft texture to the skin, improving its overall feel and appearance.
- Product Stability: Sorbitol helps stabilize cosmetic formulations by preventing crystallization, ensuring that products maintain a consistent and desirable texture over time.
- Enhanced Consistency: It acts as a viscosity modifier, allowing for the adjustment of product thickness, which ensures smooth application and ease of use.
- Skin Conditioning: Sorbitol conditions the skin, enhancing its softness and suppleness, making it an excellent ingredient in moisturizing and conditioning products.
USAGE RATE SORBITOL
The usage rate of Sorbitol in cosmetic formulations typically ranges from 1% to 10% of the total formulation weight. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific product type and desired effect. Here are some general guidelines:
Moisturizers and Creams: 2% to 5%
Lotions and Gels: 1% to 5%
Shampoos and Conditioners: 1% to 5%
Toothpastes and Mouthwashes: Up to 10%
It's important to conduct stability testing and follow regulatory guidelines to determine the optimal usage rate for your specific cosmetic product.
PACKAGING
Artikamart's Sorbitol is available in different pack sizes starting from 500ml, 1000ml.
Bulk pack sizes are available in 5kg,10kg, 25kg and 50kg pack sizes.
Note: Actual Packaging may vary. For Indian orders, 500ml and 1L pack may be in 100% recyclable HDPE bottles for safety if deemed necessary.
STORAGE & CAUTION
It is recommended to store chemical ingredients in airtight containers in a cool dark place to preserve it's properties and maintain it's maximum shelf life.
It is meant for external purposes. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Do not let it come in direct contact with your eyes. Keep out of the reach of children.