What it is
Sucrose palmitate is a nonionic sugar ester that combines a sucrose head group with a fatty acid tail, giving it surface-active and emulsifying properties. It helps blend oil and water phases and can contribute a soft, conditioning skin feel. It is valued as a mild, plant-derivable emulsifier in skincare and sun-care formulas.
Safety & warnings
Sugar esters of this type are generally regarded as mild and well tolerated in cosmetic use. As an emulsifier it functions at low to moderate levels, and it is not a recognized high-comedogenicity oil.
Origin & sourcing
Made by esterifying sucrose with palmitic acid, with feedstocks commonly derived from sugar and plant oils.
Questions everyone asks
What does sucrose palmitate do?
It is a sugar-based emulsifier that helps oil and water stay blended and adds a soft skin feel.
Is sucrose palmitate gentle?
Sugar esters are generally considered mild, nonionic emulsifiers suitable for facial products.