Sucrose Hexaisostearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sucrose Hexaisostearate is the hexaester of Sucrose and Isostearic Acid.
What does it do?
Sucrose Hexaisostearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sucrose Hexaisostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sucrose Hexaisostearate?
Sucrose Hexaisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sucrose Hexaisostearate is the hexaester of Sucrose and Isostearic Acid.
Is Sucrose Hexaisostearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sucrose Hexaisostearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sucrose Hexaisostearate do in cosmetic products?
Sucrose Hexaisostearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 26/03/2014