Disclaimer: This webpage is for educational and informative purposes ONLY. Due to the fact of our high quality ingredients, lately we have been deluged with requests for sourcing, or purchase of individual ingredients from our lab.
POTASSIUM SORBATE - THE NATURALLY SOURCED VERSION (OURS) COMES FROM MOUNTAIN ASH BERRIES!
As an All Natural products manufacturer, we get asked a lot of questions about Potassium Sorbate.
Both the Green Chemicals Handbook and the Whole Foods Premium Body Care Manual approve of this ingredient, as do we. There is no way to manufacture products for skin care without using anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral agents. We just happen to use all natural ones. Unfortunately, many companies use "no this" or "no that" as a marketing tactic, to make consumers believe there is something inherently wrong with a particular ingredient without backing that claim up with scientific evidence or proof. We invite any of our customers to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
"Potassium Sorbate is a mild preservative being used in cosmetic and skin care formulas as a paraben alternative to prevent or retard the growth of microorganisms and protect products from spoiling, according to CosmeticsInfo.org. Developed from Sorbic Acid, which is naturally found in the berries of the mountain ash tree, Potassium Sorbate is effective against fungi, mold and yeast, and to a lesser degree bacteria. Potassium Sorbate is also used as a food preservative and is frequently seen as a wine ingredient to increase shelf life and stability (Wikipedia). It is FDA approved and not considered toxic. It is also CIR approved.
SHOP PRODUCTS WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE:
BIOSCIENCE ORGANIC PEPTIDE COMPLEX
PAPAYA & HONEY EXFOLIATION MASK & SCRUB
ON THE SPOT BLEMISH TREATMENT NITE
ON THE SPOT BLEMISH TREATMENT DAY
PURAVEDA PERSONAL LUBRICANT GEL SLYDE
PURAVEDA MAN AFTERSHAVE BALM & TONER
PURAVEDA REVITALIZING CONDITIONER
PURAVEDA BIG & BOUNCY VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO
PURAVEDA BIG & BOUNCY VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONING STYLING GEL