INCI · humectant · CIR review pending · used in 5 products
Sucrose
Sucrose is a type of sugar, typically refined from cane or beet sugar, with CAS number 57-50-1. It is used in cosmetic formulations for its water-binding properties. According to CosIng, its official functions are humectant, skin conditioning, and soothing.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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humectant● Benefits
Sucrose helps keep skin hydrated through its water-binding properties. It also provides skin conditioning and soothing effects according to its official CosIng classification.
hydratingsoothingmoisturizing
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