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Emulsifier

SUCROSE POLYPALMATE

Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sucrose ester with hydrogenated palm oil fatty acids — a mild sugar-based emulsifier and emollient. Skin-friendly, biodegradable, and gentle, with strong real-world tolerability.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Sucrose-based natural emulsifier and emollient
  • Skin-conditioning with soft afterfeel
  • Biodegradable and biocompatible

Known concerns

  • Possible comedogenicity at high use levels
  • Limited published clinical literature
  • Crystal/melt behaviour can affect formulation feel

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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