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Potassium Sorbate

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Potassium Sorbate skin safety dashboard

Potassium Sorbate scores 80/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Potassium Sorbate and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Potassium Sorbate. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Potassium Sorbate clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

Potassium Sorbate has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Potassium Sorbate?

Low Concern

Potassium Sorbate currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Potassium Sorbate safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Potassium Sorbate a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Potassium Sorbate?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Potassium Sorbate, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Rating sourced from official regulatory and scientific databases.Confidence: HighLast reviewed Jun 13, 2026
1 products analyzed containing Potassium SorbateAnalyze a new product

Found in 1 Products

Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain 12HR Transfer-Proof Lip Tint - contains Potassium Sorbate
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Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain 12HR Transfer-Proof Lip Tint

low

As a mild preservative, it prevents the growth of yeasts and molds in the product.

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Commonly used with Potassium Sorbate

Ingredients that most often appear alongside Potassium Sorbate in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Sorbate and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Potassium Sorbate. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Potassium Sorbate appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Potassium Sorbate clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Potassium Sorbate has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate currently scores 80/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Potassium Sorbate safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Potassium Sorbate a safety score of 80/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Potassium Sorbate?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Potassium Sorbate, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.