Sucrose Hexaoleate/Hexapalmitate/Hexastearate

Sucrose Hexaoleate/Hexapalmitate/Hexastearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sucrose Hexaester
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Sucrose Hexaoleate/Hexapalmitate/Hexastearate is the hexaester of sucrose (q.v.) and oleic, palmitic and stearic acids
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic ester combining sucrose with multiple fatty acids (oleic, palmitic, and stearic). Developed to function as a versatile emollient and emulsifier providing superior conditioning and stability in advanced cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR