Sucrose Benzoate

Plant-Derived

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.alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, benzoate

CAS #

12738-64-6

Form

Powder

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Plasticiser

Anti-Aging

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Creates protective layer

Adds flexibility

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester created by combining sucrose with benzoic acid in the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as a preservative booster and texturizing agent, developed to enhance product stability and skin feel.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not an Irritant

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR