Sucrose Pentahydroxystearate

Plant-Derived

Humectant

Not Clean

Sucrose Pentahydroxystearate is the pentaester of Sucrose and Hydroxystearic Acid

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of sucrose and hydroxylated stearic acid. Developed for use as a mild surfactant and emulsifier in cleansing products and cosmetic formulations designed for sensitive skin.

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-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️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