Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
A gentle, sugar-derived emulsifier used to create smooth, stable textures in creams and lotions.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sucrose Stearate is an ester formed from sucrose (sugar) and stearic acid, used as a gentle, non-ionic emulsifier with a mild, skin-friendly profile.
Used in creams, lotions, and some cleansers to help combine oil and water phases into a smooth, stable texture.
Key Benefits
Gentle emulsification
Creates stable textures with a generally low irritation profile.
Mild skin-conditioning
Contributes a light, smoothing effect to formulas.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It has no direct skincare benefit of its own — its role is entirely about formula texture and stability.
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sucrose Stearate do for skin?
Used in creams, lotions, and some cleansers to help combine oil and water phases into a smooth, stable texture.
Who should use Sucrose Stearate?
Sucrose Stearate is suitable for: sensitive skin formulas, all skin types — a formulation aid.
Are there any warnings about Sucrose Stearate?
It has no direct skincare benefit of its own — its role is entirely about formula texture and stability.
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