Sucrose Dilaurate
A mild sugar emulsifier and co-surfactant. It blends oil and water and cleanses gently. Suits sensitive skin.
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 Dilaurate is a mild emulsifier and co-surfactant made from sugar, listed in INCI under the same name. In a formula it joins oil and water while also cleansing gently. It shows up in cleansers and emulsions designed to be kind to the skin. This is a functional component, not a skincare active. It gives stability and a pleasant texture and helps cleanse gently, but it does not work on wrinkles or pigmentation. Its value is in making well-tolerated formulas. Applied topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is one of the mildest surfactants, so it barely dries the skin. Irritation and allergy potential are low and it suits sensitive skin. In most cases there is no reaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sucrose Dilaurate safe during pregnancy?
Sucrose Dilaurate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sucrose Dilaurate for?
Sucrose Dilaurate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sucrose Dilaurate and what does it do in cosmetics?
A mild sugar emulsifier and co-surfactant.
What's the INCI name for Sucrose Dilaurate?
The INCI name is Sucrose Dilaurate.
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Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Polystearate, Calcium Citrate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Oleth-20, Polyurethane-64
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