What it is
Sucrose Cocoate is a nonionic surfactant made by esterifying sucrose with the fatty acids of coconut oil. It acts as a gentle emulsifier and dispersant while also imparting a soft, conditioned skin feel, which makes it useful in lotions, creams, and sunscreens. Its sugar-derived, mild profile suits formulations designed for delicate skin.
Safety & warnings
Sucrose esters such as Sucrose Cocoate are generally well tolerated and considered mild, and are commonly used in products intended for sensitive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from renewable raw materials: sucrose (from sugar cane or beet) esterified with coconut-derived fatty acids.
Questions everyone asks
What is Sucrose Cocoate made from?
It is made by combining sucrose, a sugar, with fatty acids from coconut oil to form a mild sugar-based ester.
What does it do in a formula?
It works as a gentle emulsifier and surfactant and adds a smooth, conditioned skin feel to creams, lotions, and sunscreens.