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Sucrose Stearate
Explained
Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oils and water from separating in a product. This property also makes it a surfactant and therefore a cleansing agent.
See all 590 products with Sucrose Stearate
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.7%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Sucrose Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
80469
INCI Name
SUCROSE STEARATE
EC #
 246-705-9 / 253-459-6
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant
