Sucrose Benzoate
AKA “Sucrose Benzoate”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Sucrose benzoate
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Clean
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranoside, .beta.-d-fructofuranosyl, benzoate
CAS #
12738-64-6
Form
Powder
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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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR