Sucrose Laurate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a mild nonionic surfactant and emulsifier, used to help oil and water mix and to improve dispersion of oils, pigments, and actives. It can also support gentle cleansing and solubilization in low-foam formulas.
What does Sucrose Laurate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a mild nonionic surfactant and emulsifier, used to help oil and water mix and to improve dispersion of oils, pigments, and actives. It can also support gentle cleansing and solubilization in low-foam formulas.
Is Sucrose Laurate clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well tolerated and has little restricted-list friction. As with many surfactants, higher levels can cause eye sting or sensitivity for very reactive skin.
Is Sucrose Laurate sustainable?
This material is commonly made from plant-derived sugar and fatty acids, often sourced from coconut or palm-kernel supply chains. It is readily biodegradable, with the main sustainability variable being the traceability of the fatty-acid feedstock.
Is Sucrose Laurate COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and can be used in COSMOS-organic formulas, with organic contribution depending on certified feedstocks. It fits Green Chemistry well because it is typically based on renewable inputs, biodegrades readily, and performs at low use levels.
How does Sucrose Laurate work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic ester with a disaccharide head group and a C12 fatty acyl chain, giving it high-HLB behavior and compatibility with many aqueous systems. Typical use is about 0.2–3% as a co-emulsifier or solubilizer, and ester stability is best in mildly acidic to neutral pH because strong acid or alkaline conditions can increase hydrolysis over time.
Last updated 2026-05-13