Sucrose
Also known as: Sugar
INCI: Sucrose | Function: Humectant / Physical exfoliant | Type: Disaccharide
What Is Sucrose?
Sucrose serves dual purpose: as humectant drawing moisture to skin, and as gentle physical exfoliant in scrubs.
Key Skin Benefits
- + Humectant
- + Gentle physical exfoliation
- + Smoothes skin
Pros
- + Natural
- + Inexpensive
- + Gentle exfoliant
Cons
- − Sticky in leave-on
- − Dissolves quickly
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Usage Areas | Face, Body |
| Product Type | Leave-On, Rinse-Off |
| Source | Plant |
| Natural Level | Natural |
Safety Ratings
| Metric | Rating |
|---|
| Skin Sensitivity | 1/5 |
| Comedogenic Rating | 0-1/5 |
| EWG Score | 1/10 |
Typical Usage % by Product Type
| Product Type | Typical % |
|---|
| Physical scrub | 20 - 60% |
References
- CIR (2022) — Sucrose Safety. PMID: 35821614