The Ingredient Library · Ingredient
Sorbitol
A fruit-born sugar that draws in moisture for a dewy, hydrated look.
| INCI name | Sorbitol |
|---|---|
| Type | Humectant — hydrating & softening |
| Key benefit | A hydrated, dewy-looking complexion |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dehydrated skin |
What is this
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, found in many fruits and berries, used in skincare as a gentle humectant. It attracts water and helps hold it at the skin's surface, supporting a hydrated, dewy look while lending formulas a smooth, pleasant texture.
In which products
Formulas with sorbitol
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about sorbitol
What is sorbitol?
Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in many fruits and berries, from apples to rowan berries. In skincare it serves as a gentle humectant — a water-attracting ingredient that helps keep skin, and the formula itself, comfortably moist.
What does sorbitol do for skin?
It attracts water and helps retain it in the skin's outer layer, supporting hydration and leaving a soft, dewy-looking finish. It also improves a formula's texture and glide, which is part of why light lotions and mists feel so refreshing.
Is sorbitol good for sensitive skin?
Yes — sorbitol is considered one of the gentlest humectants, with a very low risk of irritation or sensitization. It is well suited to sensitive and dehydrated skin, delivering steady moisture support without any active aggressiveness.
Why is sorbitol in a toning mist?
Because a mist's job is to deliver instant, weightless hydration — precisely a humectant's role. In The Nine Aurora's toning mist, sorbitol helps each fine veil of water actually stay with the skin, leaving it dewy and prepared for the steps that follow.
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