Sucrose Acetate/Stearate
AKA “Sucrose Acetate Stearate, SAS”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose acetate/stearate
AKA: Sucrose Acetate Stearate, SAS
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Sucrose Acetate/Stearate is the mixed ester of Sucrose (q.v.) with acetic and stearic acids
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient created by esterifying sucrose with acetic and stearic acids. Functions as an emulsifier and texturizer in cosmetic formulations, developed to provide stability and improved feel in skincare and makeup products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR