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Sucrose

Explained

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.

Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.

Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.

The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.

See all 1,520 products with Sucrose

Users who like it
80%
Users who avoid it
20%

What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Soothing Having a calming, assuaging, or relieving effect

Alternative names

Sugar

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.7%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0% to 74%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 38376
INCI Name SUCROSE
INN Name sucrose
EC #  200-334-9
All Functions Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing