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Sucrose Laurate
A gentle sugar-based surfactant and emulsifier made from sucrose and lauric acid. Sucrose Laurate is often used in delicate cleansing, micellar-like formulas, creams, and lotions.
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Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
It is a non-ionic ester of sucrose and lauric acid. It can reduce surface tension, aid in cleansing, and stabilize emulsions.
Cleansing gels, cleansing milk, micellar products, creams, baby and sensitive-skin formulas.
Key Benefits
Delicate cleansing
Helps remove sebum and impurities without the profile of a strong sulfate surfactant.
Supports emulsions
Can be a co-emulsifier in creams and lotions.
Improves sensory experience
Provides a clean, smooth finish and helps reduce the heaviness of the oil phase.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Laurate does not mean pure lauric acid.
Sucrose Laurate is an ester and behaves differently than free lauric acid. Comedogenicity cannot be automatically transferred from one molecule to another.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sucrose Laurate do for skin?
Cleansing gels, cleansing milk, micellar products, creams, baby and sensitive-skin formulas.
Who should use Sucrose Laurate?
Sucrose Laurate is suitable for: sensitive skin, gentle cleansing, baby products, creams.
Are there any warnings about Sucrose Laurate?
Sucrose Laurate is an ester and behaves differently than free lauric acid. Comedogenicity cannot be automatically transferred from one molecule to another.
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