Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate
A mineral sucrose salt. It helps calm irritated skin and supports barrier recovery. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A soothing mineral ingredient. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Aluminum sucrose octasulfate (INCI Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate) is a mineral salt derived from sucrose, related to the medical agent sucralfate. In cosmetics it goes into soothing, repairing formulas, where it is linked to more comfortable irritated skin and to support of barrier recovery. On efficacy, the fair framing is a supporting ingredient with a plausible basis. There is a rationale and use experience on reactive skin, though clinical evidence in cosmetics is limited. It provides comfort to sensitized skin without being a first-line treatment active. Systemic exposure from topical use is negligible, so it can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: irritation and allergy risk are low, fitting precisely the sensitive and reactive skin that is its usual audience. It does not dry the skin and is not linked to pore clogging.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate safe during pregnancy?
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate for?
Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate and what does it do in cosmetics?
A mineral sucrose salt.
What's the INCI name for Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate?
The INCI name is Aluminum Sucrose Octasulfate. It may also appear as: Sucralfate.
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