INCI name

SUCROSE

Sugar

Ordinary sugar, used as a humectant or exfoliant.

What it is

Sucrose is table sugar. In solution it acts as a humectant; as crystals it is used as a dissolvable physical exfoliant.

Where it is used

Sugar scrubs, lip scrubs, masks and some cleansers.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (216)

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