Sorbitol
A sweet moisture helper.
What it does
Helps products and skin hold on to moisture, so toothpastes and creams don't dry out.
Good to know
A sugar alcohol that's also used as a sweetener.
Often found in: Toothpastes, Whitening toothpastes, Mouthwashes
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.
- CIR: Safety Assessment of Mannitol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol (2025) (Industry-funded)
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