Sucrose Stearate
Emulsifier; Surfactant
Low expected concern for topical use. Sugar-fatty-acid esters are generally low-reactivity ingredients with limited dermal absorption. Irritation is possible at high surfactant concentrations but no major toxicity signal is established.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern for topical use. Sugar-fatty-acid esters are generally low-reactivity ingredients with limited dermal absorption. Irritation is possible at high surfactant concentrations but no major toxicity signal is established.
What it does
A sugar ester of sucrose and stearic acid used to stabilize emulsions and improve texture.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ https://www.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
