

Scorbic Acid.
What is it?
Scorbic Acid, more commonly known as sorbic acid, is a natural preservative widely used in skincare and cosmetic products. It is valued for its ability to preserve formulas by inhibiting pathogen growth, ensuring that products remain safe and potent over time.
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Scorbic Acid, more commonly known as sorbic acid, is a natural preservative widely used in skincare and cosmetic products. It is valued for its ability to preserve formulas by inhibiting pathogen growth, ensuring that products remain safe and potent over time.
Where does it come from?
Sorbic acid is a natural ingredient extracted from the berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia). It is a clean-label, non-GMO natural solution for shelf life extension in skincare products. Rowanberry extract contains a range of bioactive compounds and organic acids, including sorbic acid.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Preservative: Its primary benefit is its ability to inhibit the growth of harmful pathogens. This contributes to the integrity and safety of skincare products over time.
- Gentle and Safe: Sorbic acid is recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used within specified limits. It is non-toxic and has a low potential for causing irritation.
- Natural: It is a clean-label, non-GMO natural preservative solution.
How is it used in our products?
Sorbic acid is used, for example, in B52 Grapefruit Rose Body Balm from OLIVEDA. Its inclusion creates a natural broad-spectrum preservative system. This combination contributes to the overall potency and ensures comprehensive preservative protection.
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