Sucrose Cocoate
A mild co-surfactant and softening agent from sugar and coconut. It cleanses gently, reduces tightness and conditions skin. Well tolerated.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sucrose Cocoate is an ester of sucrose and coconut fatty acids. INCI: Sucrose Cocoate. In a formula it works as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, and conditioning agent: it cleanses gently, helps bind oil and water, softens skin, and gives a pleasant sensorial feel. It is a sugar-based functional component, milder than many surfactants, and suits gentle formulas. It has no marked active action of its own. Pregnancy safety. Systemic absorption through intact skin is low and there is no evidence of harm. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Tolerance. Irritation and allergen potential are low, suitable for sensitive skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sucrose Cocoate safe during pregnancy?
Sucrose Cocoate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sucrose Cocoate for?
Sucrose Cocoate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sucrose Cocoate and what does it do in cosmetics?
A mild co-surfactant and softening agent from sugar and coconut.
What's the INCI name for Sucrose Cocoate?
The INCI name is Sucrose Cocoate.
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Other functional ingredients
Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate, Calcium Chloride, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl, Oleth-10, Polysorbate 80
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